US EditionChris Redd Opens Up About “Pill Issues” He Had During ‘SNL’, Admits He Sold To Castmates
Chris Redd opened up about his pill addiction and how dating Kenan Thompson's ex-wife helped his therapy journey, revealing struggles within the Saturday Night Live cast.
- On Jan. 6, Chris Redd posted an Instagram video admitting he had pill problems and addressed his relationship with Christina Evangeline, Kenan Thompson's ex-wife.
- After leaving SNL, Chris Redd pointed to therapy and mental-health treatment and is promoting a Jan. 28, 2026 show at Caveat, New York City, aiming for more vulnerability in 2026.
- Regarding colleagues, Redd acknowledged drug sales to some SNL castmates but insisted he would not identify buyers, repeatedly assuring he would not 'snitch'.
- Regarding fallout, Redd said things changed after others learned about his relationship with Christina Evangeline, yet he credited her with prompting his therapy and acknowledged the romance 'made me look terrible' to loved ones.
- Nearly four years after leaving Saturday Night Live, Chris Redd framed the confessional as part of a mental-health journey toward more openness in 2026 and refocused on stand-up comedy and upcoming projects.
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Los Angeles Times
'SNL' alum Chris Redd gets candid about 'pill issues,' dating Kenan Thompson's ex-wife
Former 'Saturday Night Live' cast member Chris Redd shares revelations about his 'pill issues' and his relationship with Kenan Thompson's ex-wife, Christina Evangeline.
Chris Redd Reveals He Was 'Selling' Pills to His 'Saturday Night Live' Castmates When He Had 'Pill Issues'
The comedian promised not to "snitch" on his former castmatesChris Redd/Instagram; Will Heath/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Chris ReddNEED TO KNOWChris Redd was a castmember on Saturday Night Live from 2017 to 2022During that time, he had "some pill problems," he revealed in a Jan. 6 Instagram videoAmid his own struggles, the comedian also claimed that he was selling drugs to his castmatesChris Redd just broke his silence on his romance with Ke…
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WVII / Fox Bangor'SNL's Chris Redd Tearfully Details Dating Kenan Thompson's Ex Amid His Pill Problems
Chris Redd was in tears on IG this week, finally breaking his silence on dating his pal Kenan Thompson’s ex-wife, Christina Evangeline ... saying the relationship started when she showed up for him during a rough chapter in his life ... and admitting he went through a rough time with pills.
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