He struggles to parent them as a single dad and host his Atlanta-based talk show. Kenan Thompson Called This 'SNL' Host "Extremely Uncomfortable". Rumors of a feud between Kenan and Kel surfaced in 2012 after TMZ reported Kel's claims that he and Kenan were no longer friends. Thompson is the longest-serving cast member in the NBC sketch comedy show's history having starred on "SNL" since 2003. "We were just hanging out, joking around and doing pranks, all kinds of stuff, on set.". Kenan Thompson has officially filed for divorce from Christina Evangeline.. 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 . Would love your thoughts, please comment. "I grew up doing very serious theater in high school, it's just my on-camera persona has always been very jolly and comedy.". Thompson and Evangeline married in November 2011 in the Arctic Room of the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta. 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Thompson quickly earned a reputation for his ability to make a lame sketch funny, and a funny sketch hysterical. The show follows Williams' attempts to move on from his previous life, though he is met with much resistance from his former father-in-law Rick (Don Johnson) and brother Gary (Chris Redd). According to sources, they had actually been separated for more than a year at that time. In the first episode, we see that as soon as he's ready for work, Kenan helps get his daughters ready for school. And I remember Tina Fey was there, and I remember afterwards she was like 'Good job!' It's possible that the topic may come up in a later episode if Kenan goes to therapy. The Seventies saw many women's rights, gay rights, and environmental movements. After settling their beef, Kenan and Kel appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to get back in their Good Burger characters. The estranged couple agreed to share joint custody of their girls. [39], In commemoration of his 20th anniversary on the show, Thompson received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on August 11, 2022. All rights reserved. Actor and SNL star Kenan Thompson finally has his own show with the sitcom Kenan. "Kenan and I talk all the time," Kel told Paper Magazine in November 2018. "I think 20 is a good, round, even number that I'm close to. 107 Ending or Cancelled TV Shows for the 2022-23 Season, Soap Opera Ratings for the 2022-23 TV Season (updated 3/3/2023), ABC 2022-23 TV Season Ratings (updated 3/3/2023), Viewer Votes Ranking for the 2022-23 Network TV Shows, CBS 2022-23 TV Season Ratings (updated 3/3/2023), The CW 2022-23 TV Season Ratings (updated 3/3/2023), FOX 2022-23 TV Season Ratings (updated 3/3/2023), NBC 2022-23 TV Season Ratings (updated 3/3/2023), Hallmark Channel TV Show Ratings (updated 3/1/2023), Showtime TV Show Ratings (updated 3/1/2023). He Shares Two Daughters With His Wife, 'The Kenan Show' Will Be Kenan Thompson's First Solo Effort, Kenan Thompson Plans to Juggle Three Shows at Once. Although unconfirmed, rumors suggest that Kel might even appear in Season 2 of Kenan. Unfortunately, the loneliness quickly gets to him and he overdoses on hallucinogenic-infused gummies to calm down. According to TMZ, the couple welcomed daughters Georgia and Gianna, respectively, in 2014 and 2018. The Saturday Night Live star told Distractify, "That's my lifelong brother. He first gained attention in 1994, when he was an original cast member of the Nickelodeon sketch show All That. 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. He's also a widower mourning the unexpected death of his wife. After the couple walked down the aisle, they welcomed two daughters into the world in 2014 and 2018. What do you think? [35], In 2014, SNL head writer Brian H. Tucker noted that simply putting "KENAN REACTS" would get a script more laughs, further elaborating, "Put him in your sketch somewhere, anywhere, and your sketch will get better. Page Six confirmed in April that Thompson and the interior designer had split after nearly 11 years of marriage but were successfully co-parenting their two daughters, Georgia, 8, and Gianna, 4. He and Mika also get a chance to discuss the root of his problems: Kenan's fear that he can never measure up to his wife's parenting skills. In the story, Kenan Williams (Thompson) is trying to reclaim his life following his wifes death. He has been married to Christina Evangeline since 11 November 2011. ", Not only is Kenan Thompson the all-time longest-lasting member of the Saturday Night Livecast, the man who created the show back in 1975 believes Thompson is also one of the best performers he's ever hired. While making the 2004 movie, Thompson had the opportunity to work with Cosby himself well over a decade before the man once known as "America's dad"would be publicly accused of sexual assault by more than 50 women and subsequentlysent to prison. When Kenan & Kel ended in 2000, Mitchell explains, "I was currently shooting films and guest starring on television. 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. Summed up in an opinion piece in Jetmagazine, the outlet dismissed his comments as "ridiculous, and it's only a matter of time before he'll be backpedaling." [2] More recently, Kenny Smith, formerly of Black-ish joined the show as co-showrunner. ", In addition to hosting, Thompson also branched out into the world of TV reality competitions when he signed on to be one of the judges on Bring the Funny, in which he, model/Twitter superstar Chrissy Teigen, and comedian Jeff Foxworthy evaluated up-and-coming performers. [5] He auditioned for a theater company, The Youth Ensemble of Atlanta (YEA). Even as far back as hisAll Thatdays on Nickelodeon, Kenan Thompson had always been on the heavier side. ", 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. ", Who Is Kenan Thompson Married To? Now, years later, the Kenan star has recalled his time . Live+7 ratings were unavailable, so Live+3 ratings have been used instead. @kenanthompson joins us ahead of the debut of his new sitcom #Kenan, in which he plays a popular morning show host and widowed father raising two young daughters. "[29] Thompson originally made a deal with Universal Television in late 2018, with plans for his show to air on NBC the following year. "I didn't even feel it, but I just immediately started wearing black socks and shorts and just being really corny at stores and over-asking questions about items that are super obvious and in my face," he quipped. Even Kenan Thompson thinks his "Saturday Night Live" co-star Pete Davidson's romance with Kim Kardashian is moving rapidly. [40], Thompson married model Christina Evangeline[41] on November 11, 2011. [15] He was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series after its first season. You're just a dad from that point on," he explained. The couple was married for 11 years and share two daughters, Georgia and Gianna. "Part of that is me not wanting to feel like I'm at work every single time I'm performing, because that'll stress you out," he explained. [32] Although early on he planned to stay on the show until something else came along, by 2019 he noted that SNL was his "forever plan". 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.. Published Feb 25, 2021. In 2017,NPRreported that he madeSNLhistory as the cast member with the most seasons under his belt. ET; Modest Results Elsewhere", "Monday Ratings: ABC and CBS Share Victory; Modest Start for Fox's, "Monday Ratings: Los Angeles Rams' Victory Over the Arizona Cardinals Ignites ABC", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Kenan_(TV_series)&oldid=1133057383. I love this show. Andy Garca was originally cast in the role of Percy, Kenan's father-in-law. She graduated from Yeshiva University with a B.A. [37], Thompson's celebrity impressions on SNL include Al Sharpton, Whoopi Goldberg, Bill Cosby, Charles Barkley, David Ortiz, OJ Simpson, and Steve Harvey. Kenan Thompson is heartbroken over the news that Coolio passed away on Sept. 28. Kenan said when and if they are able to get the rights to the franchise, he's still game. Series", "Meet the 3 Chicago acts performing in new NBC competition 'Bring the Funny', "Fraggle Rock Cast Guide: Every Cameo & Guest Star In Back To The Rock", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Kenan_Thompson&oldid=1141733312, Main role (Seasons 1-5); guest role (Season 7); guest role (Seasons 10-11); executive producer (Season 11), Episodes: "Hoo, I'm Wild Wild West" (Parts 1 & 2), Voice; Episode: "Food for Thought/Friends Forever", Voice; Episode: "Stanley Saves The Day/Milo Goes For Gold", Contestant; episode: "Team Kel vs. But the show was decided to be a single camera before COVID actually happened. The rapper was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. ", Starring in his own TV sitcom has long been a dream for Kenan Thompson one that finally came true with the February 2021 debut of his NBC series,Kenan. Thompson also had roles in The Mighty Ducks franchise, Good Burger, and as the title character in the 2004 film Fat Albert. ! Kenan wrote, with sad eye emojis. "This is a hockey room. "[36] Similarly, Lorne Michaels in a 2019 article referred to Thompson as "the person I most rely on in the cast". He has been nominated five times for a Primetime Emmy Award for his work on SNL, winning once. DMCA. [3][4] In May 2022, the series was canceled after two seasons. Theyre hoping hes just like Cosby. Offers may be subject to change without notice. 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. Gary supports his decision, but Rick does not, as he cannot accept someone taking his daughter's place. What happened with Zac recently? . The character is trying to move on after his wife's death and raise his two daughters in the aftermath. Thompson, the longest-running cast member in the nearly half-century history of NBC's "Saturday Night Live," has played a. Klicken Sie auf Alle ablehnen, wenn Sie nicht mchten, dass wir und unsere Partner Cookies und personenbezogene Daten fr diese zustzlichen Zwecke verwenden. Thompson immediately became a hit with viewers, and his collaborations with fellow castmate Kel Mitchell spawned the spin-off movie "Good Burger" (1996) as well as a separate series, "Kenan & Kel" (Nickelodeon, 1996-2000). In real life, Kenan does have a wife and two daughters. Thompson elaborated on the extent of his sketch writing when he answered the question, "Does Kenan Thompson write forSNL" in a Cameo video. Starring Thompson and produced by "Saturday Night Live" boss Lorne Michaels, "Kenan". "I was a soda kid growing up, so Icut out sugar and stuff like that,"he explained, also pointing out that having two young children kept him active. So it was just a good feeling all the way around when you tuned in.". According to Kel, the two still talk but it's not all about work opportunities. It did happen, of course, with Thompson playing a character who shares his name and, like the real deal, is the father of two daughters. 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. Are you glad that this comedy series has been renewed for season two? However, Patel dropped out of the project with Garca and the role was given to Kimrie Lewis. These characters provide the support Kenan needs to raise his family and continue his career. ", What People Don't Know About Kenan Thompson. When their self-titled series came to an end in 2000, they both went on to pursue other ventures. Kenan's role was a construction worker who only wanted a milkshake with his burger. In 1996, they began starring in their own sitcom Kenan & Kel (19962000). It has been mentioned that she passed away one year ago, but no other details have been provided yet. People may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. In April 2022, Kenan Thompson and actor Christina Evangeline announced that they were getting divorced. "Do a bunch of comedy and then turn into the biggest movie star ever. [10], In 2015, movie ticketing website Fandango announced that Thompson would play their brand character, Miles Mouvay. While going through Cori's closet, which has sat untouched since her death, he and Gary find a restraining order filed by a man named Ron Sherman-Willis (. Aperu: While Kenan & Kel are in Kenan's room playing Penguin Hunter, the Rockmores' house is robbed. Casey Durkin/NBC. . Ever since Evangeline got married, she has been best known . He has been a cast member of the NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live since 2003, making him the longest-tenured cast member in the show's history. 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. NBC has renewed the Kenan sitcom for a second year. "Especially for anybody that's been put into the comedy category, a sitcom is kind of like the Holy Grail,"Thompson toldVarietyat the time. 25,429, 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved Bobbi Williams, Kenan and Gary's widowed mother, comes to Atlanta to see her family; Kenan is shocked to find that the formerly overweight Bobbi has become much slimmer and healthier and is more eager to have fun and go out rather than spend time with him like she used to. [2] The second season premiered on December 15, 2021, ahead of the second season time slot premiere on January 3, 2022. Thompson was born on May 10, 1978 in Columbus, Ohio. While fans are aware Kenan joined the hit NBC series back in 2003, he's actually been in comedy a lot longer than that. It has been more than two decades since the successful Nickelodeon series ended. He is a very funny guy and Im happy he finally has his own show. His family moved to Atlanta, Georgia, when he was 9 months old. The girls have their first sleepover, giving Kenan a much-needed night to himself after he gets Rick to take Gary out to dinner. You've gotta admit, it's got a ring to it. [13] He also became an executive producer with Mitchell for Nickelodeon's All That revival, premiering in June. Catch Kenan every Tuesday at 8:. Kenan & Kel try to prevent Kenan's parents from coming home before they can see what has happened. Rest in power! In a 2021 interview withVariety, Thompson admitted he doesn't see an SNLend date on the horizon, but revealed that there was another milestone he'd like to reach on the legendary sketch comedy show. AsSNLexecutive producer Lorne Michaels told The Washington Post,Thompson has become "the person I most rely on in the cast," likening the actor to a comedy "metronome"who can "[adjust] the pace" of a sketch to deliver maximum laughs all under the pressure of performing on live television. "They're my extended family and they gave me my first television work. "Watching his family grow up and watching my family grow up it's just a beautiful love movement basically and that's how it needs to stay.". [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). [20] He also hosted The Jonas Brothers Family Roast on Netflix. Adding that "the question is are we ready?" The character's name was also changed to Rick. After learning that Mika has had five failed engagements, Kenan is inspired to start dating again. "It was always one of those achievements as far as like, will this ever happen?". It's not just stand-up, it's not just sketch, it's all of it," Thompson declared in an interview with ET Canada. "That's a great question," he replied, showing off his name plate on his office door. True, Kenan Thompson has been on 'SNL' for years now. However, the character isn't a sketch comedy superstar, but rather the host of an Atlanta morning show. Kenan's old bandmate from his boy-band days visits the show for a special reunion with him and Gary; their interactions cause Kenan to realize that Gary has seemingly done a poor job of managing his career, as he has no endorsement deals and no other revenue streams to support himself other than the show. Kenan works as a host for a morning program, executive-produced by Mika (Kimrie Lewis). It's all about the response from the audience.". document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); September 28, 2022 | "The first sketch I wrote was, like, in my fifth season or something,"he added. Thompson voiced the LeBron James puppet in Nike's MVP "Most Valuable Puppets" commercials, which were produced to be shown throughout the 2009 NBA playoffs. "But, let's be real! TheSaturday Night Live star took to his Instagram Story to mourn the singer, who sang the popular theme song for his late 90s show,Kenan & Kel. Copyright 2023 Distractify. At the wedding party, Kenan once again finds himself being romantically attracted to Mika. But this isn't the only project that the duo allegedly has in the works. ", While 20 seasons on the show would indeed be an impressive achievement, Thompson has hinted that he might stick around even longer than that. Kenan Thompson was born on 10 May 1978 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. They not only brought back their famous "Good Burger" sketch for The Tonight Show in 2015, but they even appeared together on episodes of the All That reboot in 2019. [6] As a child, he was a fan of The Price Is Right, which he has called "my first love" and "very joyful viewing" that shaped his acting style.[7]. Along with a few of their former castmates, the duo joined the All That revival as executive producers. ", As Thompson himself told the latter outlet, appearing comfortable onstage may look easy, but it's something he works at. Thompson quipped, "Spanx is working. The controversy was cleared up in a much-needed phone call between the two, and according to Kenan, they've been solid ever since. [28] On May 12, 2022, the series was canceled after two seasons. Nearly three decades later, folks are wondering, are Kenan and Kel still friends? Thompson going on the ride over and over again is so funny to see because he just passes out and . In May 2022, the series was canceled after its second season. Jackie and I had a similar idea for what kind of show people hadnt seen before how to put a new twist on the uplifting father figure kind of show. The comedian may be in the spotlight for the 2022 Emmys, but this isn't his first time going to the award show. Coolio not only sang the theme song, but was featured alongside Kenan and Kel in the shows opening credits. Fans may remember Kel playing a cashier at a fast food joint, who always found a way to create chaos for customers walking in for a simple sandwich. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); document.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. I owe a lot to Nickelodeon," Thompson said during a 2011 interview with Digital Spy. He and I were very close, and I think that's pretty apparent when you watch the show. Kenans two daughters are his world the very intelligent Aubrey (Dani Lane) and the silly and unpredictable Birdie (Dannah Lane). However, that changed in 2013 thanks to some ill-considered comments he made about the scarcity of Black women in the Saturday Night Live cast. During his five-year tenure, the Kenan star debuted a number of characters, from the pea-obsessed lunch Lady Miss Piddlin to a teenage superhero whose sensitive nature led him to mess up, well, everything. Kenan Thompsons estranged wife has moved on from the longtime Saturday Night Live star with one of his former co-stars. The offended guest subsequently beats Kenan up on-air during a self-defense demonstration. Christina Evangeline is dating Chris Redd, TMZ reported Tuesday,. The comedy series focused on the lives and adventures of Kenan and Kel. "I had to do stand-up, and I'd never done stand-up before," Thompson told Rachael Ray during a 2019 appearance on her daytime talk show. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time . [4] His parents are Fletcher and Elizabeth Ann Thompson. Distractify is a registered trademark. The Saturday Night Live star told Distractify, "That's my lifelong brother." [25] In July 2020, David Caspe, creator of comedies such as Happy Endings and Black Monday, was brought in to develop and re-write the newest re-tooled pilot with Clarke and serve as showrunner-executive producer on the first season. In response, the advertisers pull out, and an embarrassed Kenan manages to find new ones by reaching out to the community. According to Thompson, just because he's not known for dramatic acting, doesn't mean he isn't good at it. At work, Kenan excels at his job with the help of his driven executive producer, Mika (Lewis). SNL's creator believes Kenan Thompson is a GOAT. 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