Seth Meyersthinks rumors ofLorne Michaels' departure fromSaturday Night Liveare greatly exaggerated.

the formerSNLhead writer responded, “I think this is a false narrative that Lorne is going anywhere.”

“It’s not like Lorne’s got something else he wants to do more than this.”

Seth Meyers and Lorne Michaels

Seth Meyers and Lorne Michaels.Fairchild Archive/Penske Media via Getty

“So you think it’sKenan [Thompson]?”

“I think it’s Kenan,” Meyers sarcastically confirmed.

Michaels has repeatedly teased his potential retirement after the show turns 50.

Longtime cast member Thompson suggested that the show may not even have a reason to go on without Michaels.

Listen to Meyers' fullWorking It Outinterview above.