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

  • In a recent interview, Molly Shannon endorsed Kenan Thompson as a future 'SNL' showrunner, calling Lorne Michaels 'irreplaceable' and saying she 'adore Kenan.'
  • Amid speculation during SNL's 50th anniversary, Lorne Michaels, the 80-year-old showrunner, stated he has no 'immediate' plans to retire.
  • Supporting that idea, Kenan Thompson joined SNL in 2003 and is in his 22nd season, hinting at a major shakeup after the 50th anniversary.
  • Meanwhile, Thompson has not signed a new contract for Season 51 but has shown interest in returning amid ongoing uncertainty about his future at SNL.
  • In a recent interview, Molly Shannon praised Lorne Michaels as irreplaceable and endorsed Kenan Thompson as a future showrunner, suggesting he could uphold Michaels’ legacy.
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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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