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Kenan Thompson Reflects on Emotional SNL Farewell

2/1/2026

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  • Kenan Thompson, the longest-tenured Saturday Night Live (SNL) cast member, said leaving the show will be difficult.
  • He has been with Saturday Night Live (SNL) since 2003, noting the emotional weight of saying goodbye to colleagues.
  • Thompson joked he might depart without a formal farewell.
  • He acknowledged the departures of cast members, including Bowen Yang, during Season 51.
  • Lorne Michaels (SNL creator and executive producer) emphasizes change as beneficial.