Yes, People Call Kenan Thompson Kel All The Time. The SNL Icon Reveals How He Feels About The Fan Mixup

Kenan Thompson stands as a legend in the realm of sketch comedy. Holding the record as the longest-serving cast member in “Saturday Night Live’s” 50-year run, his accomplishments are significant. However, it appears that many fans still remember him from his comedic stint on Nickelodeon during the ’90s and occasionally mix him up with another well-known figure.

Kenan Thompson kick-started his career on the show All That, which could be considered as a younger version of Saturday Night Live in the ’90s. He’s primarily recognized for his collaborations with friend Kel Mitchell. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Thompson mentioned that due to their immense popularity as a duo, some fans often mistakenly call him by another name, but he finds it acceptable.

People often refer to me as Kel, and I’m comfortable with that since it’s usually because they recognize me from the television series. Essentially, they’re saying, “I recall you from that program.

The standout sketch from the show All That was Good Burger, where Keenan and Kel played bumbling workers at a fast food joint. This sketch was so well-loved that it became a full movie in 1997, and fans still reminisce about it today, resulting in a sequel, Good Burger 2, released in 2023 (requires a Paramount+ subscription). And there may be more Good Burger sequels on the horizon!

In the past, Kenan and Kel became extremely popular, to the point where they received their very own Nickelodeon sitcom called “Kenan & Kel“. Even though many viewers had been watching them for quite some time, a surprising number of people were unaware of who was who.

In the end, Kenan Thompson takes it all in stride if folks mix up his name with that of his friend and fellow actor. This common occurrence merely reflects the strong bond they share from their collaborative efforts, and he’s perfectly okay with being called whatever people prefer. In fact, he seldom bothers to correct them when this happens. Thompson went on…

My brother is Kel, so I don’t mind responding when people call me by that name. It’s just a show of affection, you know. We’ve been fortunate to do work that brings joy to others, and most of the folks who come to me are doing so out of love and enthusiasm, which is heartwarming.

In my experience as a movie enthusiast, it’s quite frequent to see celebrities being confused with each other. This phenomenon isn’t entirely surprising when you consider the number of times they’ve shared the silver screen. It’s almost like their on-screen personas have bled into reality!

If someone claims to be a fan of a work you didn’t create, it’s not necessarily an issue. At least, when Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell collaborated, their fans are expressing their admiration for the joint projects they produced, regardless of whether they confuse the two artists.

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2025-05-10 05:10