`` SNL '' is `` doing it solo '' on Weekend Update , Seth Meyers says . The show has been a ratings juggernaut for the past few years and its popularity was boosted by an appearance from President Barack Obama in 2012. SNL 's Watkins , Wilson to be replaced by Upright Citizens Brigade members . Any time you get new voices in , that tends to help . '' 35th season premieres September 26 , with Megan Fox and U2 .
`` SNL '' is `` doing it solo '' on Weekend Update , Seth Meyers says . The show has been a ratings juggernaut for the past few years and its popularity was boosted by an appearance from President Barack Obama in 2012. SNL 's Watkins , Wilson to be replaced by Upright Citizens Brigade members . 35th season premieres September 26 , with Megan Fox and U2 .