Kenan Thompson on His Future at 'Saturday Night Live'

Kenan Thompson is the most tenured cast member in the history of "Saturday Night Live," and he told Ellen whether he plans to continue his streak with Season 17. Plus, the comedian talked about winning an Emmy, his multiple jobs, and how he was never invited back to "The Tonight Show" after doing an impression of its host, Jay Leno.
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[@scholarcapital5784]

Kenan still looks the same.... That's a legit baby face

[@Perfect_Indian]

Mofongo

[@SneakerPhetish]

Kenan is rare. I was a 90’s kid & grew up on All That. Pierre Escargot in SNL would be so dope. This man had 0 drama, a whole family he keeps put the spotlight & an EMMY. Salute that man.

[@ThePrincesspickle88]

PREACH!

[@tarajh]

He's SUCH a special human 💗

[@Denis-89]

I can't see Keenan ever leaving SNL! He's been on it for so long now, it's become his life!

[@huffy6192]

jajceboy That's what they said about Hammond.

[@bettylime08]

jajceboy he's such a legend!

[@dilungmoveityafool777]

Nah, he'll leave one day. No time soon though.

[@TT-nh2od]

He’s going to takeover for Lorne

[@CaptainKaz44]

Keenan seems like a really genuine dude, hope SNL keeps him forever 👍

[@NickMango]

She’s so right. When this dude comes on I immediately start laughing. Everything this guy does is gold.

[@lindsey5365]

Been watching him since All That, Pierre Escargot for life and I love Jodeci!!

[@dtownlinny]

This interview had me smiling the whole time. I love Kenan. How amazing that he was finally on. He forms part of my happy childhood on All That and everytime I see him or anyone from that cast it brings back memories of the last of the 'good' Nickelodeon. 😭💚🧡

[@AwakenedHeart111]

Yes Nickelodeon is trash now, at least we were the last great generation who also actually played outside too

[@swslwatts]

@@AwakenedHeart111 Nickelodeon was 🔥 during the 90's!

[@melaniex5437]

I’m so happy he won an Emmy!! He deserved it.. i have been watching him since i was 7

[@Deenique16]

Cool

[@crombajaa]

Kenan and kel...Man i loved it back then..!!

[@MarcusDailyMedia]

"I keep it in the bedroom thanks to my wife, she finally made me pull it out" Kenan Thompson, 2019.

[@fairytailgirl123]

Hehehe

[@carringtoncopes3714]

A true legend in Comedy... Keenan Thompson.. He's one of the Greatest Black Comedians of all time.. Definitely Top 15

[@biowench5667]

Kenan has been rocking this scene since my childhood. I'm just waiting for a Pierre escargot snl sketch.

[@daniellaragbir7771]

I love you Ellen... Much love all the way from Trinidad and Tobago 🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹 Keep doing what you do.. Such an inspiration

[@christinajaime2716]

imagine if the number of people who likes ur comment are Trinis lol but Same here

[@DeeDiamond2981]

🇹🇹😂🎶

[@churchkyloren1703]

Happy birthday Kenan Thompson, love u man... i love Good Burger. The Smurfs ✌. May the Peace be with u. From Harlingen Texas. May 10, 1979 May 10, 2020 through May 10, 3020

[@kenyasmall8041]

I love Kenan on SNL he is an amazing performer

[@claireemond3541]

I saw him in New York! I took a tour of the SNL set and I saw him practicing since it was a Saturday afternoon, I wish we could’ve taken picture!

[@ScarlettJ1221]

Kenan looks so incredible since he lost weight

[@JJcrabtower]

I agree 💯✔🔥💙💜

[@Nayops23]

ScarlettP I come across your comment once again lol

[@marias836]

He looks 20!

[@severussnape6799]

@@blackjackkwest9908 it's probably a her cuz the profile picture is that of Ansel

[@JaneDoe-ci3gj]

He's healthier now that what's important!

[@candyman329]

Welcome to good burger home of the good burger can I take your order

[@blairmcauley2282]

CandymaN I would like a good burger and a good shake 🤣🤣

[@adamdonovan9731]

CandymaN wrong guy

[@kinichi20]

That was Kel's line

[@healmyroots]

Who loves orange soda? I Do i do

[@adamf1156]

I

[@guitarist4life1993]

He’s got the ultimate baby face 😂

[@I-speak-U-shut-it]

Ikr. Still looks the same after Keenan&Kal😂

[@majorzero8343]

That ATM skit he did was priceless!

[@BPB9973952]

Kenan is as good as it gets

[@captainsanket7548]

I would never forget Kenan and kel the best 90s show ❤️

[@EdwardSanchezProductions]

Kenan Thompson is the best

[@Angelface11]

Loved Kenan and Kel..I hope Kel gets better!

[@kathybalam40]

What's happening to kel?

[@huffy6192]

He has. They're actually co-producing, a reboot of All-That.

[@HouseMDaddict]

That fun part when you grew up watching Kenan on All That (Nick's kid friendly sketch comedy show/kid's SNL basically) and now he's been on SNL when you're an adult.

[@firefighteremt9]

ALL THAT! Favorite skit was “Baggin’ Saggin’ Barry!”

[@Dr.Adib.]

Love you Kenan!

[@whateven3339]

AWWW HERE IT GOES! *cue Kenan and Kel intro*

[@falloutgirl902]

The Kenan n Kel movie is still one of the funniest things I’ve ever seen I’ve been waiting for Netflix to buy it for years!

[@itzjaeger8404]

Oooooooooooo it's time for Kenan and Kel

[@mindofzena8447]

Awwww hereitgo!

[@levibalas7836]

Bro Kenan you sooooooooooooo funny

[@89medic]

Levi Balas thanks man I appreciate ya !

[@89medic]

🤣😂

[@oshaba12]

Chill.

[@nbbim2012]

I adore him!!!!!

[@phatmobile7801]

nbbim2012 i dont he a washed up hack

[@LisaWatsonFilm]

yes he totally deserved that Emmy! I love Kenan 😊

[@harrish.r430]

Kenal and Kel were Ya at!

[@vickytaylor9604]

Love love love love him !!!!

[@sleepyheadfpv1507]

The best part of heads up is the video!!! My sisters and myself play and it gets so funny! You would love it Ellen!

[@AmberIsTheColor73192]

Love you both so much, this was awesome! 🙌🙌🙌😍🕉💜🦋

[@christoffegamboa2270]

Amen...God bless us always..

[@garciamc66]

He has been so underrated for too long. Love Keenan

[@dianabest-hutchison4187]

Taking tequila back like s BOSS MAN🥃🥃

[@agonleed3841]

Tequila is smooth. Doesn't make it a huge thing.

[@mikemarsh7387]

🎶what’s up with dat, what’s up with dat🎶

[@30catsinacardigan22]

kenan is such a cool celebrity. he's found his lane and he knows what makes him happy. he stays out of the public eye and still seems like a normal person despite being famous for forever.

[@nyamburawanjiku4254]

So much love from 🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪

[@tiffanygrant1715]

I love himmmm!!!

[@fsd2696]

I love this dude

[@pfanolucia4941]

I love Him...

[@mridulrathod3681]

I like his comic timing 🙂

[@canadianroxy]

What a great guest, so easy going.

[@amazingsupergirl7125]

He’s my favorite

[@dancash5353]

That's a cool guy man

[@danhoangtrinh6073]

Vietnam says Hi to you guys...❤

[@meczem]

He so cute.

[@tibaazher2792]

Kenan and kel, I miss you guys.

[@cjsworld1932]

All that was the one the best shows ever and u gotta love Ellen she’s amazing she always has surprises Ellen u are a blessing and we love you 😘

[@sharonyou5009]

😍😍😍much love there guys xoxox✌✌✌😢😢😢😢😢

[@luluharshie3929]

Kenan is so awesome!! It won't be SNL without him or Kate. He's also so sweet.

[@andyuganda9820]

Respect🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬

[@denicawilliams4565]

I love him

[@toobad9295]

oh god the kenan&kel times good times bro

[@Nayops23]

Kenan is the OG❗️👏🏼

[@Vinnafetish]

He is so awesome I love the show Kenan and Kel and now he's on SNL... we grew up together and I still have a crush on Kel Mitchell

[@brandonslemoine]

He looks so good!

[@froggy7540]

Twitch is my favorite

[@playboichris7348]

Hi Ellen we all love ur show, it's awesome.

[@jameskaranu3314]

Jay Leno asking his audience what they thought of Kenan's impression of him and they booed is pretty harsh.

[@GautamMenon]

specially since he's the one that put him on the spot

[@rossviles835]

Jay was right. Don’t offend Jay.

[@mazeetagrum]

I love this show I love the hostess she is very funny

[@stinasings]

This is my childhood been following him since the Mighty Ducks

[@robbieredrum5953]

Kenan made SNL amazing.

[@phatmobile7801]

M I S T E R G R A Y no he didnt eddie murphy did

[@robbieredrum5953]

@@phatmobile7801 who?

[@molliwilson5639]

Kenan reminds me of a previous boyfriend that years later, I realized was possibly " The One" and that I had under appreciated him... Kenan, For some reason, it has taken me years to realize how amazingly talented you are! I am thrilled that you are staying on SNL.. ❤️💋

[@sadiaamohamed4028]

You are beautiful human being keep doing 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@AussieAviator]

Kenan and Kel on Nickelodeon ah so many memories.

[@I_am_BiG_Al]

*IM 33 I REMEMBER WATCHING HIM WHEN I WAS YOUNG*

[@katiebigglestone446]

We get a reunion with keanan and kel best show ever

[@slamminsammy941]

Kenan , I’ll always love orange soda bro , ur the man !!!

[@pedrojustice6341]

That's Kel 🤣🤣

[@virgilgeorge6579]

@@pedrojustice6341 Exactly.

[@tiffanymoore1795]

I've been a fan since Mighty Ducks...

[@manas1743]

My man!

[@ebbtmpl81]

I love Keenan he's so sweet and funny

[@muratcaydan5661]

I'm in love with him

[@anonymuser8422]

Kisses from Poland 🇵🇱 🇵🇱

[@millyortega6330]

Hey Ellen your the best

[@CelestialWriter01]

My baby! 😍😍😍😍

[@geocape7060]

I friggin love this guy.

[@erikadowdy686]

Hes AWESOME and sooo humble♥️🌹

[@angelxe1]

He looks good :)

[@Perfect_Indian]

Mofongo 🤣🤣

[@AndrewsOpinion15]

KENAN THOMPSON IS GREAT GUEST ON ELLEN !!!!

[@lillth9292]

I freaking love Kenan so dang much!!!

[@jarrenlumpkin5178]

Cool 😎👍

[@alixali7552]

i love you Ellen, i love u lady so much

[@dohnud2247]

Love you Ellen

[@danharmsen7529]

Its Knuckle-puck time!

[@mikebanks4602]

Mighty ducks lol

[@lixxeth-]

Kenan!

[@tiffanymarieelizabeth]

Kenan? What? What do you mean? I don’t wanna do that! Kenan! Kenan! Aw here it goes!

[@indicamara3289]

I miss kenan & kel :(

[@nessydelight470]

Me too, it is on Amazon prime

[@pihla01]

Yes Kenan! You can stay in SNL til the day you day if you ask me. :)

[@LoveNatureforabettertomorrow]

The best show ever “The Ellen Show”

[@fritzangel8713]

Ellen can I be at 12 days of Christmas!!!😍😍😍

[@twiztid133]

Kenan & Kel

[@TheKittyGirl]

YAY KENAN IS HERE

[@toddstarks226]

Kenan is this generations Tim Meadows

[@fazyt86]

Todd Starks love Tim