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‘SNL’: Molly Shannon Weighs in on Who Could Replace Showrunner Lorne Michaels

NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, JUL 6 – Molly Shannon endorses Kenan Thompson, SNL's longest-tenured cast member, as a future showrunner to continue Lorne Michaels' legacy amid retirement talks.

  • Molly Shannon weighed in on Lorne Michaels’ potential successor as Saturday Night Live faces speculation after its 50th season in 2024.
  • Speculation about Michaels’ retirement grew throughout 2024, though he stated he had no immediate plans to retire and had not signed a new contract yet.
  • Molly Shannon, who was part of the SNL ensemble during the late 1990s and early 2000s, described Lorne Michaels as irreplaceable and expressed strong support for longtime performer Kenan Thompson as a potential future leader of the show.
  • Kenan Thompson, who has been part of SNL since 2003 and holds the record as the show's longest-serving cast member, acknowledged that significant changes may occur after the 50th season and indicated his willingness to continue on the show.
  • Uncertainty remains about the show's future leadership as decisions may be made over summer 2025, but Michaels is expected to remain involved as long as possible.
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‘SNL’: Molly Shannon Weighs in on Who Could Replace Showrunner Lorne Michaels

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Just Jared broke the news in on Saturday, July 5, 2025.
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