SNL star Cecily Strong 'backed out of House anti-Semitism sketch because it made her "uncomfortable" in last minute decision' after appearing in rehearsals

Former SNL star Cecily Strong backed out of an offensive skit about the congressional hearings on anti-Semitism on campus, according to a new report. Saturday Night Live continues to face massive backlash over its 'tone-deaf' sketch of the Congressional hearings of anti-Semitism on campus Former SNL star Strong was set to play Rep. Elise Stefanik in the sketch, but was replaced by newcomer Chloe Troast after the dress rehearsal Rabbi Shmuel Reichman, said the skit was the 'most embarrassing' he has ever seen. While SNL thought the congressional testimonies were a laughing matter, the consequences were real for UPenn's Liz Magill, who has since forced to resign from her post. While SNL thought the congressional testimonies were a laughing matter, the consequences were real for UPenn's Liz Magill, who has since forced to resign from her post Harvard President Claudine Gay at the congressional hearing on antisemitism on campus Testimony from MIT president Sally Kornbluth was widely criticized The chairman of the Ivy League school’s board of trustees, Scott Bok, also resigned immediately during a trustees meeting Saturday evening, just hours after Bok announced Liz Magill’s departure as president in just her second year.