Getting Fired from SNL: Punkie and Chloe’s Truth

Getting Fired from SNL: Punkie and Chloe’s Truth—Revelations at a New York Party After Being Fired.

The Beginning

The world of Saturday Night Live may seem glamorous, but the reality behind the scenes is often different.

At a recent farewell party at New York’s Riff Raff Club, Punkie Johnson and Chloe Troast opened up about how leaving SNL isn’t easy.

Their conversations reveal that both entering and leaving leave a deep impact on the heart and mind.

Party Atmosphere

The party featured many Season 50 stars—including Heidi Gardner, Devon Walker, Michael Longfellow, Emil Wakim, and John Higgins, along with several alums.

Both Chloe and Punkie spoke exclusively to PEOPLE, and their feelings were straightforward and honest.

Season 51 was set to start the next day, so the atmosphere was both emotional and excited.

Chloe Troast’s Word

Chloe Troast admitted that SNL changed her life, but adjusting afterward was difficult.

She says, “You don’t get a cushion when you fall”—meaning there’s no cushion to fall back on.

She thanked her family and close friends for giving her the strength to move forward.

Even a year later, if she were alone, things would have been even more difficult.

Punkie Johnson’s Insights

Punkie Johnson spent four seasons at Studio 8H and says the pressure there is unique.

People constantly ask you questions—”What’s next?”—which puts pressure on you to move forward.

She also said that SNL strengthened her mentally.

The challenges there prepared her to face whatever Hollywood throws at her.

Differing Reactions

Michael Longfellow and Emil Wakim also shared their feelings—Longfellow called SNL his best three years, while Walker even called the show “toxic” at times.

These reactions show that different people can have different perceptions of the same experience.

For some, it was a dream, for others, a steep learning curve.

New Season and New Faces

Season 51 is adding five new cast members—Veronika Slowikowska, Kam Patterson, Ben Marshall, Tommy Brennan, and Jeremy Culhane—who will debut in the October 4 premiere.

These new faces will bring freshness to the show and somewhat fill the void left by the old members.

Conclusion

Leaving SNL is not just a career exit, but an emotional rollercoaster.

Punkie and Chloe’s words illustrate that the show’s glamour is as special as its price.