Chloe Fineman Recounts Bizarre Lorne Michaels Phone Call Amid 'SNL' Exit

Comedian Chloe Fineman revealed a rather unusual story about her departure from Saturday Night Live (SNL) last week, citing a phone call she had with show founder and longtime producer Lorne Michaels.

The phone call occurred just hours after Fineman announced her exit from the show, and it's one that she will not soon forget. Fineman, 38, had left a message for Michaels, informing him of her decision to leave the long-running sketch comedy series, which had been her professional home for seven seasons.

In an interview with Variety at the premiere of Apple TV's 'The Dink' in Los Angeles, Fineman recounted the events that unfolded that day: 'He was, in classic form, he was watching England vs. Argentina.' She remembered answering a call from Michaels, only to have him immediately say, 'I'll call you back, I'm at the game.'

'I was like, 'The soccer game?' Fineman recalled. 'I made a joke, I was like, 'I assume you're rooting for England because you're energetically very British?' It was a clever quip, one that would foreshadow the light-hearted tone of the conversation that would follow.

Once Michaels had finished watching the match, the two had a 'really lovely chat' about Fineman's decision to leave SNL. 'We had a lovely talk,' Fineman said of the conversation, which would mark the end of her time on the show. Fineman's exit from SNL left fans wondering what could have led to her decision, with reports suggesting tensions between her and other cast members may have contributed to her departure.

Fineman has said that she values her time at SNL 'above everything,' a testament to the impact that the show has had on her career and personal life. During her time at the show, Fineman became a regular face on the series, earning a reputation for her impressions and comedic skills. However, her departure has also sparked questions about what could have been done differently to retain her talent.

Despite speculation surrounding her exit, Fineman has chosen to remain tight-lipped about any specific issues that may have led to her decision. However, in a statement shared with fans on Instagram, she expressed her gratitude to the show and her appreciation for the experience: 'I'm going to miss it a lot... But the people who work there are my family and that place is my home, and I know I'll never be too far away.'

Fineman's decision to leave SNL may come as a surprise to some, given her relatively early departure from the show. However, her experience working on 'Myron Bolitar,' a new Netflix drama series, had clearly made an impression on her, and she has since landed a recurring role in the show. It remains to be seen how her departure from SNL will impact the show, but it's clear that Fineman's future is already looking bright.