Chris Redd Joins the List of "SNL" Stars Leaving the Show Ahead of Season 48

On Sept. 19, Chris Redd, who joined the cast of "SNL" in 2017 and was part of the show for five seasons, announced he, too, is exiting ahead of season 48. Redd is known for his hilarious celebrity impersonations and famously participated in the Emmy-winning "SNL" skit "Come Back Barack."

"Being a part of 'SNL' has been the experience of a lifetime," Redd said about his departure in a statement to Variety. "Five years ago, I walked into 30 Rock knowing that this was an amazing opportunity for growth. Now, with friends who have become family and memories I will cherish forever, I'm grateful to Lorne Michaels and to the entire 'SNL' organization. From the bottom of my heart, I can't thank you all enough."

Next up for Redd is his role in "Spinning Gold," a biopic about the 1970s record producer Neil Bogart.