Lorne Michaels

Saturday Night Live’s longest-standing cast member, Kenan Thompson, reflected that it “might not be a bad idea” if the show ended after its 50th season in 2025. Producer Lorne Michaels, who’s supervized production since the series began, has suggested he’s considering retiring at that point, noting that he’ll be 80 years old in November 2025.

As Saturday Night Live approaches its 48th season, many have been wondering how long NBC will decide to keep the show going, especially as its creator and showrunner Lorne Michaels, 77, continues to age past retirement. Cast member Kenan Thompson, speaking on Charlamagne tha God’s “Hell of a Week” podcast, said that it may very well be a good time to end SNL when it hits its 50th anniversary in the 2024-2025 season. Speculation that Michaels might bow out from producing the show at this milestone prompted the discussion. “The rumor is the show is ending at its 50th season because Mr....

Saturday Night Live’s longest-standing cast member, Kenan Thompson, reflected that it “might not be a bad idea” if the show ended after its 50th season in 2025. Producer Lorne Michaels, who’s supervized production since the series began, has suggested he’s considering retiring at that point, noting that he’ll be 80 years old in November 2025.