Thompson’s comments come after former cast member Pete Davidson claimed he was paid just “like three grand an episode” earlier this week. That response came as part of a New York Magazine video interview where SNL stars shared what they “splurged” on after their first paycheck.

Live” star Kenan Thompson reacted to Pete Davidson’s comments about his earnings from the show in a recent interview. Find out what he had to say.

Julia Louis-Dreyfus bought a pair of $75 shoes that were “out of my budget,” Sarah Silverman got a $300 cashmere sweater, Seth Meyers indulged in a Crate & Barrel couch and a big TV, Rachel Dratch bought an apartment, and Bowen Yang splurged on a pair of Gucci shoes.

Twenty-one years on Saturday Night Live is a pretty remarkable feat, and even though he has been on the show for what feels like forever, there’s no indication that he plans on leaving. While that could obviously change, for now, it seems like he’s as grateful as ever to be in the good company of some other SNL legends.

Kenan Thompson doesn't disagree with Pete Davidson‘s recent comments about Saturday Night Live‘s shocking starting salary - but he says it is all part of the process. "It's pretty notorious that it's more so about having the job than getting paid for the job,

Kenan Thompson says that SNL cast members have to pay their dues following Pete Davidson's comments that cast members get paid $3,000 per episode.

Before we get to Thompson’s comments, first, let’s dive into what his fellow comedian said. During an interview with New York Magazine about what he spent his first paycheck on, Pete Davidson shared the incredibly low salary SNL's new cast members make, saying:

One person not shocked by Pete Davidson’s $3,000-an-episode salary as a cast member on “Saturday Night Live”? “SNL” veteran Kenan Thompson. Thompson, who has been on the NBC comedy sketch show for two decades,

Live star Kenan Thompson reacted to Pete Davidson’s comments about his earnings from the show in a recent interview. Find out what he had to say.