After just announcing two recent hires, Saturday Night Live has cut two cast members from their weekly comedy.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Michaela Watkins' publicist confirmed Friday that Watkins' contract was not renewed by the sketch comedy show. NBC declined to comment.

The news was first reported by the Web site Comic's Comic. The site also reported that cast member Casey Wilson had been cut from the show. Wilson's manager and her agent didn't immediately return calls and e-mails for comment.

Saturday Night Live premieres Sept. 26.