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Kevin Nealon Critiques SNL Cast for Breaking Character

3/25/2026

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Former SNL cast member Kevin Nealon criticized current cast members for breaking character after an episode in which host Ryan Gosling and Ashley Padilla laughed during the 'Passing Notes' sketch.
Nealon emphasized maintaining character, noting Lorne Michaels dislikes when cast members break.
Nealon referenced his Chippendales sketch experience, asserting he could handle anything.
Padilla thanked the writers for the humorous moments during the live show.

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Former SNL cast member Kevin Nealon criticized current cast members for breaking character after an episode in which host Ryan Gosling and Ashley Padilla laughed during the 'Passing Notes' sketch.
Nealon emphasized maintaining character, noting Lorne Michaels dislikes when cast members break.
Nealon referenced his Chippendales sketch experience, asserting he could handle anything.
Padilla thanked the writers for the humorous moments during the live show.