[7] Thompson was a featured player until 2005 (spanning the 29th and 30th seasons) and was promoted to repertory player at the beginning of season 31 (the 20052006 season). Theyre hoping hes just like Cosby. [28][29], Thompson has been a cast member on SNL for 20 seasons,[30] breaking the record for the longest-tenured cast member in the show's history previously held by Darrell Hammond, who was on the show for 14 years. The controversy was cleared up in a much-needed phone call between the two, and according to Kenan, they've been solid ever since. SNL's creator believes Kenan Thompson is a GOAT. In fact, the Kenan & Kel alum, 44, and Evangeline reportedly have been living separate lives since 2019. The two best friends were always getting into trouble as teenagers in the streets of Chicago. In April 2022, Kenan Thompson and actor Christina Evangeline announced that they were getting divorced. Aside from his real-life wife who is very much alive, he said the show "hit very close to home. He emceed the start of the show before John Legend performed and brought his drink on stage and kept saying how he was just chillin.. "Especially for anybody that's been put into the comedy category, a sitcom is kind of like the Holy Grail,"Thompson toldVarietyat the time. In 2011, he returned to Nickelodeon, guest-starring in "iParty with Victorious", a crossover episode of sitcoms iCarly and Victorious. I have not been upset about this." Rick is also disappointed to find that Bobbi has become less responsible as a parent, comparing it to when he himself was a deadbeat father. One of Thompson's earliest roles was as an entertainment reporter for CNN's "Real News for Kids". During his two decade-long career on SNL, he has earned six nominations and taken home a win in 2018. Sources close to the new couple told the outlet that Redd, 37, and Evangeline, 33, became official with the past year and that there was no cheating or overlap in the relationships. Very surprised this got renewed. People may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. [5], For his work on the show, Thompson received a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series in 2021.[6]. The star also said that the routine of making lunches and prepping the kids for the day is also pretty familiar for him. We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we back. They also took their popular "Good Burger" sketch and made it into a 1997 film. Kenan is dismayed to learn that Mika is throwing a "marriage" segment to raise much-needed ad revenue for the show; he feels that the bride and groom are incompatible and that the planned advertisers are a bad image for his show. Kenan Thompson has been a working actor since he was a child. According to legal documents reviewed by TMZ, the Saturday Night Live filed the paperwork back in May, about a month after the couple's separation was announced.Thompson and his estranged wife have reportedly agreed to joint custody of their two daughters, 3-year-old Gianna and 7-year-old Georgia. The Saturday Night Live star has become the NBC late-night sketch series' longest . ", While Kenan Thompson has demonstrated an impressive degree of skill at sketch comedy and acting in general, he showcased a whole new side of his talents when he hosted the 2019 NHL Awards. [22][23], He appears in the third episode of the revival of The Kids in the Hall as Ron, a Friend of the Kids in the Hall[24] and hosted the NHL Awards in June 2022. In addition to shows like The Rugrats, Hey Arnold, and Doug, All That had kids in a chokehold for more than a decade. Damn homie!!! Just three years after both shows wrapped, Thompson moved up the ranks to join the cast of "SNL." The series stars Kenan Thompson as Kenan Williams, the widowed father of Aubrey (Dani Lane) and Birdie (Dannah Lane) who hosts a morning show in Atlanta, Georgia. The other is Bring the Funny , a reality competition show where "the world's best comedic acts . It's possible that the topic may come up in a later episode if Kenan goes to therapy. Team Kenan", Voice; Episode: "Wembley the Spokesfraggle", Voice; Episode: "An Animated Short Where Pissed-Off Supes Kill Their Parents", Willie, Michael Che's overly optimistic neighbour, Lorenzo McIntosh, a prisoner in the Scared Straight sketches, Steve Kane, the gym teacher in the Daniel Frye sketches, Virginiaca Hastings, an argumentative shopper, This page was last edited on 26 February 2023, at 14:33. Actor and comedian Kenan Thompson struck a serious tone Tuesday to address backlash and move forward after his fellow "Saturday Night Live" cast member Pete Davidson made a joke about a war veteran that missed the mark. So, are we ever getting a Good Burger sequel? He is a very funny guy and Im happy he finally has his own show. A few of the characters on the show, including his boss, co-host, and brother all say he should see a therapist, but so far, he's against the idea. Who knows, maybe we'll see them together once more at the 2022 Emmy Awards As the entertainment and news editorial assistant for Good Housekeeping, Adrianna (she/her) writes about everything TV, movies, music and pop culture. At the wedding party, Kenan once again finds himself being romantically attracted to Mika. A single-camera comedy series, the Kenan TV show stars Kenan Thompson, Don Johnson, Chris Redd, Kimrie Lewis, Dani Lane, and Dannah Lane. [46] On June 15, 2022, it was announced that Thompson was officially filing for divorce.[47]. The rapper was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. The third attempt, titled The Kenan Show, was planned to air in May 2019. "[29] Thompson originally made a deal with Universal Television in late 2018, with plans for his show to air on NBC the following year. 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"I kept drinking water, but I was never quenching my thirst, so I was drinking out of the bathroom sink. "I would love to take the Tom Hanks approach,"he said in reference to the celebrated star, who's also known as the nicest guy in Hollywood. I definitely will be watching season 2 of Kenan. As the show progresses past the pilot episode, we will most likely learn more about his wife and how she passed away. When Kenan Thompson auditioned forSaturday Night Live, he'd already accumulated years of acting experience. Image via NBC. Kenan Thompson was born on 10 May 1978 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. But I was like, 'Yeah it's not you, you know what I mean? . Thompson has starred in several films including Good Burger, based on the All That sketch of the same title, and Fat Albert, in which he played the title character. 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While promoting the show onThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Thompson admitted that latter aspect of his sitcom didn't go over all that well with his real-life wife. It's historic, mind-blowing and very surreal. Gary, on the other hand, is pleasantly surprised as he feels Bobbi always gave his brother more love and affection. Ice Cube recalled watching Coolios grind to the top of the industry firsthand in his tribute, whileQuest Love wrote, Peaceful journey brother, along with a black and white photo of Coolio on Instagram. Back in April 2022, TMZ reported that Kenan and his wife interior designer and former actress-model Christina Evangeline had split but remained friends. The 10 episode season concluded this week. Maybe its because he used to do impressions of Bill Cosby and think about all the money that man brought in for NBC. The show became so popular that multiple celebrities made guest appearances, including a young Britney Spears. The Saturday Night Live star told Distractify, "That's my lifelong brother." but I think it was a little too crazy for SNL.". However, the pilot never aired and the project was put on hold for re-tooling. "Do a bunch of comedy and then turn into the biggest movie star ever. "[27], On April 30, 2021, the series was renewed for a second season. ", Thompson was hit with backlash on social media. ", Whatever Thompson did in his audition won him the job, of course, but he still recalled that first stand-up performance was "terrifying.". That would be so awesome." The series . He's also a widower mourning the unexpected death of his wife. Kenan Thompson Called This 'SNL' Host "Extremely Uncomfortable". Thompson returned to sketch comedy when he joined the cast of Saturday Night Live in 2003, becoming the show's first cast member born after its 1975 premiere. A cause of death for the 59-year-old has yet to be confirmed, but is expected to be revealed with an autopsy. Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Kel described it as an emotional moment. Years later, it was announced that Kenan and Kel would be back on set together once again. A six-time Emmy Award nominee, Thompson received two nominations in 2021 for outstanding lead actor in a comedy series for his comedy series Kenan, as well as a nod for outstanding supporting. "I mean, I could totally do it," he added. or 'That bathroom splash is really annoying,'" the comedian said, admitting he became so nervous that his mouth became parched. Fantastic decision to renew Kenan. Thompson now has three active NBC shows in the works, including SNL and The Kenan Show. Terms of Use Kenan Thompson, however, bucked that trend by choosing to stick around. In April 2021, the series was renewed for a second season. Related: [32] A holiday special episode titled as "Christmas" aired on December 15, 2021 as the season premiere, ahead of the second season moving to its time slot on January 3, 2022. On November 11th of 2011, Kenan Thompson and Christina Evangeline were wed which means their special day was on 11/11/11. Dating rumors have swirled around the SNL actor and Aria after they were photographed together during a day out at an ice-skating rink, Ace Showbiz reports.. HITC and GRV Media have reached out to Aria Lisslo and . The website's critical consensus reads, "Kenan benefits from the warmth of its winsome ensembleled by a reliably solid Kenan Thompsonbut its stale sitcom trappings leave something to be desired. 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Thompson quickly earned a reputation for his ability to make a lame sketch funny, and a funny sketch hysterical. When Thompson appeared onThe Wendy Williams Showin late 2018, it did not escape host Wendy Williams'notice that there was less of him than there used to be. In the first episode, we see that as soon as he's ready for work, Kenan helps get his daughters ready for school. What We Know About 'Jonas Brothers Family Roast' Special", "Kenan Thompson Launches Production Company & Talent Incubator, Forms Management JV & Sets First Project With Mike Tyson", "It's Head-Crushing Time! "The first sketch I wrote was, like, in my fifth season or something,"he added. The Saturday Night Live star took to his Instagram Story to mourn the singer, who sang the popular theme song for . Weeks after that bash, Thompson filed for divorce from Evangeline in a New York court. ET Actor and SNL star Kenan Thompson finally has his own show with the sitcom Kenan. He is also the longest-serving African-American cast member, surpassing Tim Meadows, who stayed on the show for ten seasons. Ian Machado Garry is undefeated at 10-0 in his professional career and will be making his fourth UFC appearance. "I think 20 is a good, round, even number that I'm close to. True, Kenan Thompson has been on 'SNL' for years now. Kenan Thompson, who plays Kenan Williams The show is led by Kenan Thompson, actor, and comedian best known for his work on Saturday Night Live. Mika can be tightly wound, especially when Gary (Redd), Kenans brother and not-so-professional manager, tries to insert himself. Kenan spoke with Distractify about the potential reboot, which the actors have teased for years. [5], The show is led by Kenan Thompson, actor, and comedian best known for his work on Saturday Night Live.