As the longest-running Saturday Night Live cast member, Kenan Thompson has seen his share of castmates come and go throughout his two decades on the show.
But while seeing castmates depart the show was nothing too unusual for Thompson, that doesn’t mean their exits were any less sad.
But last season saw the biggest exodus in years, as notable players like Kate McKinnon and Pete Davidson (among others) left the late-night sketch series.
Even SNL member Chole Fineman saw the comedian’s appeal as “deeply charming,” having acted alongside him for three seasons.