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‘SNL’: Molly Shannon Weighs in on Who Could Replace Showrunner Lorne Michaels
- Saturday Night Live, which Lorne Michaels launched in 1975, recently marked five decades on air with Michaels still serving as the show's leader on NBC.
- Speculation about Michaels' retirement intensified in 2024; however, he confirmed that he had no plans to step down soon and acknowledged that future developments remain uncertain.
- Kenan Thompson, the longest-tenured cast member since 2003, hinted at possible major changes after the 50th season while expressing interest in continuing.
- Former cast member Molly Shannon endorsed Thompson as a potential successor, calling Michaels "a one-of-a-kind genius" and saying, "It's his show, his vision."
- Uncertainty remains about SNL’s future leadership and cast decisions expected this summer, suggesting possible transitions next season without confirmed replacements yet.
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“I love being a mother, and my husband is so great. I just feel more settled, just happy,” the actress tells PEOPLE NEED TO KNOWMolly Shannon told PEOPLE what made her feel self-conscious when she was younger and how her mindset has changed”Now, I’m like, ‘I’m alive. I’m healthy. I feel good.’ I love being a mother, and my husband is so great. I just feel more settled, just happy,” the SNL alum says of how she feels all these years laterThe mom …
Molly Shannon backs Kenan Thompson to take over from ‘genius’ Lorne Michaels as ‘SNL’ showrunner
Kenan Thompson is the longest-tenured cast member in the NBC show’s history. NBC/Theo Wargo/NBC via Getty Images Actor Molly Shannon has backed the idea of Kenan Thompson taking over from longtime “Saturday Night Live” showrunner Lorne Michaels, despite calling Michaels “irreplaceable.” Asked what she thought about Thompson potentially taking the reins at the NBC show in an interview with People, Shannon, who was a cast member between 1995 and 2…
Molly Shannon backs Kenan Thompson to take over from 'genius' Lorne Michaels as 'SNL' showrunner
Kenan Thompson is the longest-tenured cast member in the NBC show's history.NBC/Theo Wargo/NBC via Getty ImagesMolly Shannon says Lorne Michaels is "irreplaceable" as "SNL" showrunner.But there's one current cast member she seems to think could one day take the reins — Kenan Thompson.Thompson is the longest-tenured cast member in the NBC show's history.Actor Molly Shannon has backed the idea of Kenan Thompson one day taking over from longtime "S…
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