Kenan Thompson Says He’s Dreading His Eventual SNL Exit

Overview

• In a new People interview, Thompson said he "definitely" thinks about leaving and that saying goodbye will "suck."
• He described cast departures as "usually always sad" and cited Bowen Yang’s December exit as a recent example.
• The 47-year-old has been a main player since 2003, giving him the longest tenure in SNL history by nearly a decade.
• He said he is "dreading the moment," adding he might emotionally "collapse," and joked about slipping out quietly rather than staging a farewell.
• Deadline reports he will reunite with Kel Mitchell on Kenan & Kel Meet Frankenstein, which is slated to film this summer.