Austin Butler: The host of 'SNL' and the cast serenade Cecily Says 

On Saturday, host Austin Butler, who was later joined by the rest of the SNL cast,

said goodbye to Cecily Strong with a performance of "Blue Christmas." Kenan Thompson

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even had a solo during the emotional number for Strong, who is leaving Saturday Night

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Live after 11 seasons. SNL's official Instagram account for the sketch show confirmed

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Strong's departure earlier in the day. Strong debuted as a featured player on SNL on

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September 15, 2012, and was promoted the following year, beginning with Season 39.

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The comedian co-hosted the "Weekend Update" segment with Seth Meyers. Strong co-anchored

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the segment with SNL writer Colin Jost for one season after Meyers left to host Late Night.

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Strong is followed out the door by several SNL cast members. Chris Redd has left the company.

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