There have been rumors that SNL will cease to exist when Lorne Michaels, its creator, retires.
These rumors were clarified by Kenan Thompson in an interview with Charlamagne Tha God.
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What did Kenan Thomson say about Saturday Night Live’s ending?
Speaking on Charlamagne tha God’s Hell of a Week podcast, SNL star Kenan Thompson gave a subtle hint that the famous comedy sketch series could be coming to an end within three years.
Kenan spoke out about rumors that SNL may end after its 50th Season because Lorne Michals, creator of the show, is retiring.
Charlamagne asked Kenan questions during the interview: “The rumor is the show is ending at its 50th season because Mr. Lorne Michaels doesn’t want to do it after age 80. Is that true?”
Kenan jokedly replied, “Yeah!” “Is that the rumor? All right, I need to start planning.”
He continued: “There could be a lot of validity to that rumor because 50 is a good number to stop at. That’s an incredible package. [Michaels] will be, probably, close to 80 years old at that point, and, you know, he’s the one who’s had his touch on the whole thing.”
He concluded: “So, if somebody tries to come into his shoes, you know, it’s a good opportunity for NBC to save money as well, you know what I’m saying? [NBC] might slash the budget and then at that point, you can’t really do the same kind of show.
“So that’s unfair to watch it just really go down kind of in flames for real because of those restrictions… Capping it at 50 might not be a bad idea.”
How much does Kenan Thompson earn?
According to Celebrity Net WorthKenan Thompson’s net worth is estimated to be approximately $13 million as of July 2022.
His primary source of wealth is believed to be his acting and comedy career.
Sponsorships and brand endorsements also bring him income.
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Is Kenan Thompson single?
Kenan Thompson and Christina Evangeline were married since 2011. They divorced in 2021, according to TMZ.
They have two children together – Georgia Marie Thompson and Gianna Michelle Thompson.