# Chloe Fineman Says Lorne Michaels Was at World Cup When She Called to Quit SNL

Chloe Fineman, a cast member on "Saturday Night Live," revealed that when she called show creator Lorne Michaels to inform him she was leaving, he was attending a World Cup match. The anecdote highlights the routine nature of cast departures and Michaels' busy schedule during the tournament.

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- [Variety](https://variety.com/2026/tv/columns/chloe-fineman-saturday-night-live-lorne-michaels-world-cup-1236816726/) — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:00:14 +0000