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Nasim Pedrad Not Likely to Return to Saturday Night Live: Kim Kardashian Impersonator’s Role on Mulaney Conflicts

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Nasim Pedrad may not return to SNL because of Mulaney. Ben Gabbe/Getty Images

Aw, man! Nasim Pedrad hinted she's not likely to return to Saturday Night Live while speaking on a panel at ATX Television Festival on Sunday, June 8.

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The funny woman, who is best known for impersonating Kim Kardashian and Arianna Huffington on SNL, has joined FOX's multi-camera comedy Mulaney and likely won't be returning for the NBC hit's 40th season.

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"I haven't heard any official word so far, but I love this show so much," the actress said of Mulaney. "I have an apartment in L.A. and, as far as I know, I'm in L.A. now," she added. (Mulaney films in Los Angeles, while SNL films live in New York City.)

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Pedrad further hinted she's moved on by adding that most SNL cast members join the sketch comedy series in hopes of it leading to a bigger opportunity. The actress added that if there were a way to do both, she would. "But I think we're all in with his show," she added.

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Mulaney, which is based on SNL writer John Mulaney's life, also stars Elliott Gould, Seaton Smith and Zack Pearlman. Pedrad plays Jane, one of John's roommates and a personal trainer.

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