“Heartbroken that they let her go”

Fans of Saturday Night Live were completely stunned on the evening of September 9th when the news became known that Chloe Trosta fan-favorite newcomer to the sketch comedy series, was not expected to return for a second season.

Deadline broke the news late in the afternoon, and Troast confirmed it later that evening in a statement on Instagram. “Unfortunately, I was not asked back, SNL this season,” she wrote. “I wish I could go back to all the amazing friends I made there. It really did feel like home. But that wasn't on the agenda.”

Fans of the young comedian, who was also known for showing off her powerful voice in a variety of sketches, such as the popular segment “Little Orphan Cassidy” with Timothée Chalamet and “Get That Boy Back” with Chris Stapletonhad difficulty processing the decision, and one joked that they would recite the “brilliant” sketch about orphans in her honor.

Others agreed that it was “one of the [their] Favorite SNL sketches in recent memory,” praised the former cast member's “insane facial expressions and vocal range” and called it both an “absolute travesty” and a “huge mistake. Huge” that “she wasn't invited back!”

“You almost have to watch it multiple times to appreciate all the choices she makes,” they added. “It's a shame she wasn't asked to return for season 50.”

“This scene together [sic] “Should have given her a three-year contract!” declared another. “I can't believe they didn't keep her.”

“Wow. It breaks my heart that they let her go,” the condolence continued, with another fan calling her “just hilarious.”

Friends and cast members also commented on the news and expressed their love for Troast on Instagram.

“Chloe, the orphan with the incredible voice”, Marcello Hernandezwho was promoted to the main cast this season, commented.

“You are a genius and a star and people love you,” Molly Kearneywho is also retiring this season, wrote.

“Bigger and better things. I love you so much and you have been a big, big light this year. Chloe, always reigning supreme ❤️❤️,” Chloe Fineman added.

“🫡🫡🫡 love you 🫡🫡🫡”, Sarah Sherman said.

“A lifelong fan who is part of the game 🤩”, Chance the Rapper replied.

Fans ultimately agreed that this is “just the beginning” for the 27-year-old. “We can't wait to watch you soar!!!!” wrote one, while another agreed that they “are excited for whatever comes next for her.”

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