Brooks Wheelan Fired From 'Saturday Night Live' After Just One Season

"Saturday Night Live" cast member Brooks Wheelan announced on Twitter on Monday that he has been fired from the late-night comedy show after one season.

Had a blast and loved every second of it. I'm totally honored to be able to make this next joke... FIRED FROM NEW YORK IT'S SATURDAY NIGHT!

— Brooks Wheelan (@brookswheelan) July 14, 2014

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Wheelan made several appearances on the show’s "Weekend Update" segment, but otherwise didn't appear often in sketches.

CNN pointed out others who have been cut from "SNL" in the past — including Michaela Watkins, Casey Wilson, Chris Parnell, Jenny Slate — who have gone on to successful careers in shows including "Trophy Wife," "Happy Endings," "Glee,” and "Obvious Child."

The show, which will begin its 40th season in the fall, was nominated for 14 Emmys for the upcoming awards show.

Wheelan is a 27-year-old stand-up comic from Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He was among six cast members added for the 39th season.

Additional "SNL" cast decisions are expected next month, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Other first-year cast members are Beck Bennett, Kyle Mooney, John Milhiser, Noel Wells, Mike O'Brien, and Sasheer Zamata.

Comedy filmmaker Judd Apatow tweeted words of encouragement to Wheelan.

.@brookswheelan you will have the Robert Downey Jr. post SNL career! (minus the painful drug addiction). Rock on friend!

— Judd Apatow (@JuddApatow) July 15, 2014

Wheelan’s response:

.@JuddApatow thanks man! I'm gonna take this time to formally submit myself for the Ironman reboot in 2021 and the Chaplin reboot in 2032.

— Brooks Wheelan (@brookswheelan) July 15, 2014

Fans offered support on Twitter.

I actually thought @brookswheelan stood out amongst the new cast. And in a good way. #snl

— Jared Hitchcock (@JaredHitch) July 15, 2014

@JuddApatow @brookswheelan you are in good company w/ @RobRiggle and Damon Wayans and many others. Not the end of the road. Just the start.

— Sean M. Kelley (@RunSMK) July 15, 2014

Brooks Wheelan and SNL probably wasn't the best fit, but that show is near impossible and he should be proud of what he accomplished.

— Mike Ryan (@mikeryan) July 15, 2014

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