With only days to go until the season premiere, we can announce that regular Maya Rudolph has now been confirmed for Saturday Night Live’s newest season.  Up until recently, Rudolph’s status with the long-running show was unclear.  Her previous contract expired last May and she was reportedly weighing a future outside TV.  My guess is Will Forte’s recent flick, The Brothers Solomon, encouraged her to stick around a little longer.

SNL’s 33rd season premiere is scheduled for Saturday, September 29th.

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