The internet collectively apologized to Kenan Thompson, Saturday Night Live’s longest-tenured cast member, after he appeared to be cut out of an iconic photo that circulated widely on the internet featuring Eddie Murphy, Dave Chappelle, Tracy Morgan and Chris Rock.
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It all started when Murphy made his long-awaited debut on the SNL stage after a 35-year hiatus to host the show, revisiting some of his most memorable characters. To kick off his return, the comedy legend was joined on stage during his monologue by Morgan, Rock, and Chappelle.
Lastly, Thompson took the stage and it was a rare moment to see all of the comedy icons in one snap. Thompson, who as we mentioned is the longest running SNL cast member, is the youngest of the comedic crew, but he has surely earned his right to join them on the stage.
But the internet did what it does and someone circulated a photo that omitted Thompson, depicting only the first four comedy giants.
Eddie Murphy
Chris Rock
Dave Chappelle
Tracy MorganWow.#SNL pic.twitter.com/SVKi4zD6SS
— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) December 22, 2019
Some took it as a slight toward Thompson and started sending tweets of support his way to let him know that he’s not an afterthought. Fans noted that he has earned his stripes, and deserves to stand on stage next to the greats. The virtual hugs did not go unnoticed by Thompson.
It’s so very nice to see the love that’s being shown here today!!! I really needed that!! Glad y’all see me!!! Last night was legendary and I’m glad y’all feel I deserved to be in it!!!
— Kenan Thompson (@kenanthompson) December 22, 2019
Thompson’s fans shared that sentiment.
You’ve been making me laugh for as long as I can remember – you are legendary pic.twitter.com/Sz8PnZPwJ4
— Spencer (@SpencerBlow) December 22, 2019
Yes these are the Kings Of Comedy
— Charles Maher (@IrishPhinFan) December 22, 2019
Oh, you were in the right place last night — you belong with the greats!
— AltCivilServant ✊🏼🇺🇸✊🏼🌊🙄🌲🐶🐔🐺🐝✌🏼 (@AltCivilServant) December 22, 2019
Was there even a debate you didn’t deserve it? You absolutely do! I was literally waiting for it as each of the others appeared in the monologue. “How’s Kenan gonna enter in this?” And you cracked me up, as usual. 😂❤️
— That Longhaired Guy 🇨🇦 (@LonghairCanuck) December 22, 2019
Thompson been in the comedy business for years, making his TV debut back in 1994.
He is a former cast member of the kid-comedy All That sketch show on Nickelodeon and later Kenan & Kel. He’s been on SNL for 16 years and NBC recently greenlit a half-hour comedy, The Kenan Show.
READ MORE: Kenan Thompson gears up for new NBC show
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