Lindsay Shookus has left her longtime role as a producer on NBC's "Saturday Night Live." On Friday, the 42-year-old six-time Emmy Award winner took to Instagram to announce her exit from the show. "After 20 seasons at Saturday Night Live (and 415 live shows - i counted!), I have decided to trade in the wild late night life and move on from the show," she wrote in a lengthy caption of a photo of herself on set. Shookus continued, "When I started in 2002, I was a baby from Buffalo, NY who didn’t know anything about the business, except that I so badly wanted to be somehow part of it. I found my place at SNL and I’ve spent the past two decades developing the most incredible friendships and memories alongside some truly brilliant and talented people." The New York native added that she had met her ex-husband and former "SNL" producer Kevin Miller, with whom she shares a daughter, Maddie, through her work on the show.
Kenan Thompson Thinks Ending ‘SNL’ After Its 50th Season Is ‘A Good Number To Stop At’
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Kenan Thompson addressed long-standing rumours that “Saturday Night Live” creator and producer Lorne Michaels might exit the show after its 50th season.
Since December 2021, when Michaels, 77, revealed that it “would be a really good time to leave” the show after its 50th anniversary, there’s been speculation that his retirement might indicate the end of the long-running sketch comedy series.
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“Is that the rumour?” Thompson asked host Charlamagne tha God while appearing on Comedy Central’s “Hell of a Week” on Thursday. “All right, well, I need to start planning.”
The 44-year-old “SNL” star said, “There could be a lot of validity to that rumour, because 50 is a good number to stop at… That’s an incredible package. He will be, probably, close to 80-years-old at that point, and you know, he’s the one who’s had his touch on the whole thing.”
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Speaking on the show’s potential future without Michaels, Thompson said, “if somebody tries to come into [Michaels’] shoes,” it would be a “good opportunity for NBC to save money…They might slash the budget and then at that point, you can’t really do the same kind of show.”
“So that’s unfair to watch it just really go down kind of in flames for real because of those restrictions,” he continued. “Capping it at 50 might not be a bad idea.”
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Michaels began the “cap it at 50” rumours when he told “CBS Mornings” that he’s “committed to doing the show until
Kenan Thompson Has Some Ideas for Possible 'Good Burger' Sequel
sequel after 25 years, Kenan Thompson has some news for you. On Wednesday, the star teased a potential sequel to the 1997 Nickelodeon film -- which featured Thompson alongside Kel Mitchell in the lead roles -- during an appearance on Host Jimmy Fallon -- alongside co-host Demi Lovato — asked the 44-year-old about a joint Instagram post he made with Mitchell last month, celebrating the film's 25th anniversary.«Happy 25th Goodburger!!! I love this movie and everyone who worked on it,» Thompson captioned the nostalgic post. «So proud to be a part of something so many generations of people have come to love as well!!! ‘Sup wit that Part 2?!»A post shared by Kenan Thompson (@kenanthompson)«Are you saying that is happening?» Fallon asked.«I would like it to!» Thompson replied, sharing that he and his frequent '90s co-star are «working harder on it than ever.»«It's about meeting the numbers, letting them numbers match up.
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Vulture’s “Good One” podcast.“I definitely was not sure when the right time to go was,” she said when asked why she stayed with the show for as long as she did. “Leaving was in the back of my mind for a while, because it’s just a grueling schedule. I mean, I could do it for the rest of my life, happily, if the schedule were not so grueling and if I was not naturally a person who liked to wake up at 8 a.m.
Kate McKinnon on her ‘SNL’ exit: Lorne Michaels ‘knew it was coming’
Vulture’s “Good One” podcast, the 10-time Emmy nominee revealed that she was “definitely not sure” about leaving the show at the end of Season 47 last spring — joined by fellow cast members Pete Davidson, Aidy Bryant and Kyle Mooney.“Leaving was in the back of my mind for a while, because it’s just a grueling schedule,” McKinnon, 38, explained on the podcast. “I mean, I could do it for the rest of my life, happily, if the schedule were not so grueling and if I was not naturally a person who liked to wake up at 8 a.m. and go to bed at midnight,” she continued.
Kate McKinnon ‘Felt Ashamed’ Breaking Character on ‘SNL,’ Cries During Exit Interview: ‘Telling Lorne Was Really Hard’
Zack Sharf Kate McKinnon revealed on “Live With Kelly and Ryan” last month that she left “Saturday Night Live” because “my body was tired, and I felt like it was time,” but the Emmy winner gave a far more in-depth exit interview while appearing on Vulture’s “Good One” podcast. As the interview notes, McKinnon broke down in tears several times throughout the conversation. She couldn’t hold tears back when asked about telling “SNL” creator Lorne Michaels about her exit.“Telling Lorne was really hard,” McKinnon said.
‘SNL’ star Kenan Thompson set to host the 2022 Emmy Awards
The 2022 Emmy Awards have announced their host for the highly anticipated night! And it is none other than ‘Saturday Night Live’ star Kenan Thompson, known for being an incredible comedian and the longest-running cast member of the popular TV show.NBC took the time to find the perfect host for the televised event, which is set to air September 12, and will be available to stream on Peacock as well.The 44-year-old Hollywood star revealed he is thrilled to be hosting the Emmys this year. “Being a part of this incredible evening where we honor the best of the television community is ridiculously exciting, and to do it on NBC — my longtime network family — makes it even more special.”He continued the statement by saying that, “Like all TV fans, I can’t wait to see the stars from my favorite shows.”There’s no doubt Kenan is one of the most beloved comedians, successfully gaining over the hearts of generations since he first started his career in the entertainment industry.
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the Hollywood Reporter that he will continue to act in the Hulu mystery-comedy alongside Selena Gomez and Martin Short, but is “not going to seek” other acting roles once the series is done.“When this television show is done, I’m not going to seek others,” the 76-year-old said. “I’m not going to seek other movies.
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Scott Huver “I’m going into the concrete!” a stoked Kenan Thompson exclaims, pondering the fact that his three-decade career in entertainment is about to be celebrated with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and taken by the permanence of the honor. “I don’t know any other example of a reflection of a pat on the back actually being cemented in the ground like that.”Longevity has become a hallmark of Thompson’s career: he began performing as a child on stage before landing films including “D2: The Mighty Ducks”; segued into wildly popular teen stardom with the Nickelodeon’s sketch series “All That,” which led to the spinoff series “Kenan & Kel,” which in turn begat the 1997 film “Good Burger,” beloved by a generation.
SNL star Kenan Thompson to host 2022 Emmy Awards
Saturday Night Live cast member Kenan Thompson has been confirmed as the host for the 74th Emmy Awards next month. The ceremony will be telecast on NBC live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on 12 September, It will also be streamed live on Peacock for the first time.
Kenan Thompson scores 2022 Emmy Awards hosting gig
2022 Emmy Awards come Monday, Sept. 12.“Being a part of this incredible evening where we honor the best of the television community is ridiculously exciting, and to do it on NBC – my longtime network family – makes it even more special,” Thompson, 44, said in a statement on Tuesday. “Like all TV fans, I can’t wait to see the stars from my favorite shows.”The awards celebrating the hottest shows on TV will air live coast-to-coast from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles at 8 p.m.
Kenan Thompson to Host 2022 Emmy Awards
74th Emmy Awards — hosted by Kenan Thompson! NBC announced on Tuesday that the star is set to serve as the first-time host of this year's Emmys.Thompson, a six-time Emmy nominee — who was double-nominated last year, both for and his eponymous sitcom, -- has previously hosted the 2021 People’s Choice Awards, and returned as host of the 2022 NHL Awards in June.«Being a part of this incredible evening where we honor the best of the television community is ridiculously exciting, and to do it on NBC – my longtime network family – makes it even more special,» Thompson said in a press release. «Like all TV fans, I can’t wait to see the stars from my favorite shows.»Among this year's nominations, perennial drama favorite leads the way with the most nods at 25, however, last year's big comedy winner, , is hot on its trail with 20.
SNL's Kenan Thompson to Host Emmys 2022!
Saturday Night Live star Kenan Thompson is hosting the 2022 Emmy Awards on NBC and Peacock!