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Kenan Thompson Reflects on 22 SNL Seasons and Health Battle

4/4/2025

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Kenan Thompson, the beloved veteran of Saturday Night Live, has graced the show for an impressive 22 seasons since 2003. With a heartfelt wish to stay forever, he shared, "It would be cool if I never left." However, he bravely opened up about his battle with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), revealing how it has impacted his performances.

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Kenan Thompson, the beloved veteran of Saturday Night Live, has graced the show for an impressive 22 seasons since 2003. With a heartfelt wish to stay forever, he shared, "It would be cool if I never left." However, he bravely opened up about his battle with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), revealing how it has impacted his performances.