Kenan Thompson thinks 'Saturday Night Live' could see "a lot of change" in 2026

Speaking to the New York Post newspaper, Kenan continued: "Especially this year where it feels like there's maybe, possibly, a lot of change next year."

Kenan would love to remain on 'Saturday Night Live'. But the situation remains unclear for the time being.

The comedy star said: "You want everyone to stay forever, knowing that people may be making decisions this summer ... it's always like you want your kids to stay young."

Kenan is widely seen as a central part of the 'Saturday Night Live' cast - but he previously played down his own importance.

He told NPR: "I'm tough with self-praise, I guess, but I am definitely an ensemble-minded individual. And if that echoes across, you know, in a way that people want to consider me as a glue, great, you know?

"But I just try to go out there and do my job and, you know, give showcase to these brilliant writers and brilliant minds and all of our departments - makeup and hair and directors and this, that and the other. You know what I mean?

"Just ... Trying to be a team player. But those things come along with being consistent, which is definitely, you know, much appreciated."

Kenan previously admitted he didn't know how long he'll remain on 'Saturday Night Live'.

He explained: "I'm supposed to be there through the 50th, but that's all I know as far as what they want from me kind of thing. And then what I want at this point?

"Yeah, I mean, I could see myself, like, hanging it up. It's been a long run. You know what I mean? But at the same time, I could also see myself being the guy that never left kind of thing. I don't really know. It's kind of, like, still a blank canvas."