Martin Herlihy is stepping down from Saturday Night Live following a five-year tenure that began in 2021. He joined the sketch show as a member of the comedy trio Please Don't Destroy, alongside Ben Marshall and John Higgins, where the group became known for their pre-taped comedy segments and distinctive comedic style on the NBC program.

Herlihy's departure effectively closes the chapter on Please Don't Destroy's involvement with SNL, as it comes roughly a year after fellow trio member John Higgins exited the show. While the group's collaborative sketch work concluded as members departed, Herlihy remained on staff as a writer before now fully exiting the program, marking the end of an era for the comedy collective at the late-night institution.