'SNL' cast member says he's 'fired'

Brooks Wheelan, left, appearing with Colin Jost and Cecily Strong on "Saturday Night Live," recently tweeted that he was "fired" after one season on the show. He's not the first to be dumped from the late-night series.

Chris Parnell has the dubious honor of having been fired twice from "SNL." He was fired in 2001 after budget cuts, only to return in 2002. He was let go again in 2006.

Casey Wilson, right, doing a skit with Amy Poehler, was let go in 2009 after only one season. She laughed off reports she was fired for being curvy, telling People magazine, "And to clarify, the issue isn't that I'm too fat, it's that I'm too phat. Can I get a WHAT-WHAT!"

Michaela Watkins, left, played Hoda Kotb to Kristen Wiig's Kathie Lee Gifford during "Today" skits. But that didn't stop Watkins from getting the boot in 2009.

Gilbert Gottfried appeared on "SNL" from 1980 to 1981 before he was let go.

Damon Wayans, left, and Anthony Michael Hall were players on "SNL" from 1985 to 1986 before being let go. They've since found fame in film.

Jenny Slate spent 2009 to 2010 on the show but was let go after dropping an f-bomb live on air. She later said, "I was so used to being a standup comedian, and I had written that sketch. I never thought of it as something I could make a mistake at. I knew all the rules and everything. It just it never crossed my mind that I would make a mistake."

Charles Rocket appeared with Gail Matthius on "SNL" in 1981. He used the f-word during a sketch and was fired in his only season on the show. He committed suicide in 2005.

Norm Macdonald, left, goofs around with Kevin Nealon on "SNL." Macdonald hosted Weekend Update from 1994 to 1997 but was ousted after NBC exec Don Ohlmeyer complained that he wasn't funny.

Sarah Silverman was virtually a blip on "SNL's" radar. Seen here with Kevin Nealon on the "SNL" set in 1993, Silverman was gone by the start of the 1994-95 season. "It wasn't like I did something wrong," the comedian told The Huffington Post in 2013. "I was that last year of the old guard, and they started anew. And by the way, I wrote not a single funny sketch, so that might have something to do with it, too."

• Brooks Wheelan announced on Twitter he was let go by "SNL"


• Brooks was part of the sketch comedy show for one season


• 'SNL' would not comment on Wheelan's departure

(CNN) -- After just one season as a cast member on NBC's "Saturday Night Live," Brooks Wheelan took to Twitter on Monday to announce his firing from the hit comedy show.

"Had a blast and loved every second of it," Wheelan tweeted. "I'm totally honored to be able to make this next joke... FIRED FROM NEW YORK IT'S SATURDAY NIGHT!"

Though Wheelan's time on the show ended quickly after he was placed in the controversial new talent lineup that was introduced last year, the 27-year-old, who made several appearances on "Weekend Update," is not the first cast member to have their time cut short.

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Former "SNL" cast members provide hope for future opportunity in his television career. In 2009, Michaela Watkins and Casey Wilson were dropped from the show, but both can still be seen all over pop culture. Watkins now stars on ABC's "Trophy Wife" while Wilson went on to star as a lead actress in "Happy Endings" for over 50 episodes.

Fired twice during his time at "SNL," Chris Parnell now stars in "Suburgatory" and "Glee." In 2010, "SNL" cast member Jenny Slate was let go after cursing on the show. Her stint lasted only one season as well. She now stars in the critically-acclaimed movie "Obvious Child."

Launched back in 1975, "SNL" has been home to some of the most famous and beloved comic talent, including Will Ferrell, Tina Fey, Chris Rock and Jimmy Fallon, to name a few.

SNL would not comment on Wheelan's departure, with a representative explaining that the show does not discuss casting changes.

Heading into the show's 40th season, "SNL" executive producer Lorne Michaels recently hinted at some staff shakeup. Last week, the late-night institution was nominated for 14 Emmy Awards.

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Matthew Carey contributed to this report.