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Tina Feyhas heard the rumors about potentially replacingLorne Michaelsas the head honcho atSaturday Night Live.
However, Fey doesn’t think Michaels should ever retire.
“He’s irreplaceable,” she said.
Tina Fey and Lorne Michaels at ‘Mean Girls: The Musical’ opening in London 2024.Credit:Karwai Tang/WireImage
“His set of gifts and skills are entirely unique.
His eye for talent!
He’s one of the last three people in show business who actually understand everything.
Tina Fey and Lorne Michaels in 2018.Walter McBride/WireImage
I’ll leave it at that.”
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OtherSNLvets have cast doubts on Michaels' supposedly-imminent retirement.
“Weekend Update” cohostMichael Chealso indicated that hecouldn’t imagine anyone elseat the helm ofSNL.
“Oh my God, could you imagine having to do that?”
Che said afterHoward Sternasked if he’d consider taking the reins.
“I don’t know how you do that job and not be Lorne.
Tina Fey and Lorne Michaels in 2018.Walter McBride/WireImage
It’s in his image, and it’s gonna be so strange.”
In the sameTHRinterview, Fey explained how Michaels helped get the 2024 movie musical ofMean Girlsinto production.
“If I was boots on the ground, Lorne was the general.
