SNL Alum Chris Redd Tears Up While Reflecting on Dating Kenan Thompson's Ex-Wife

This one’s messy… emotional… and has Hollywood group chat written ALL over it.

Chris Redd is finally opening up — and doing it through tears — about how his off-screen relationship with Kenan Thompson’s ex-wife allegedly changed everything: his friendships, his career, and ultimately his time on Saturday Night Live.

Yeah… buckle up.

FROM SNL BROTHERS TO REAL-LIFE DRAMA

For years, Chris and Kenan were tight. Castmates. Comedy brothers. Two of the funniest guys in Studio 8H. Their chemistry was undeniable — whether it was sketch after sketch on SNL or working together on Kenan’s NBC sitcom Kenan.

Behind the scenes? According to Chris, things were WAY deeper than laughs and cue cards.

😢 “SHE HELPED SAVE MY LIFE”

In a recent statement on Chris's Instagram page, Chris got visibly emotional talking about dating Kenan’s ex-wife Christina — saying the relationship wasn’t about betrayal or sneakiness, but about survival.

Chris claims she:

• Helped him through a serious drug use issue

• Provided emotional stability during a dark time

• Was there when he says he “didn’t know if he’d make it”

  
  

He insists the connection was real, not scandal-driven — and that it wasn’t about hurting Kenan.

Still… timing is everything.

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💥 DID THIS COST HIM HIS JOB AT SNL?

Here’s where the whispers turn loud. Chris has never outright said, “I was fired because of this,” BUT he’s strongly hinted that the personal fallout changed the energy behind the scenes at SNL — and that his exit wasn’t just a creative decision.

Industry insiders have long speculated that:

• The relationship caused serious tension

• Lines got blurred between personal and professional

• Trust may have been broken in a way that couldn’t be repaired

Officially? NBC stays quiet.Unofficially? The dots aren’t hard to connect.

📺 WHAT ABOUT “KENAN”?

Fans also noticed something else…

Kenan Thompson’s self-titled sitcom Kenan — which Chris Redd also appeared on — ended its run sooner than expected. While NBC cited standard ratings and scheduling reasons, people close to the situation have long wondered if the rift between the two comedians made continuing awkward… or impossible.

Nothing confirmed.But Hollywood has ended shows for less.

🤔 SO… DID CHRIS REDD BREAK THE BRO CODE?

This is where the internet is SPLIT.

One side says:

“You don’t date your friend’s ex. Period. That’s bro code 101.”

The other side fires back:

“People don’t own their exes — and if someone helped save your life, context matters.”

And then there’s the emotional middle ground:

• What if the relationship started after things were truly over?

• What if sobriety and healing blurred boundaries?

• What if BOTH men are hurting?

No villains. Just damage.

🎤 THE JAY ROB CONNECTION

Adding another layer to this whole saga — both Chris and Kenan previously sat down with Jay Rob, opening up about their journeys, their brotherhood, and their experience working together on SNL and Kenan.

At the time? Nothing but laughs, mutual respect, and love.

Looking back now? This interview hits different.

Kenan Thompson & Chris Redd Talk With Jay Rob About Their Brotherhood & Working Together on SNL & Kenan

🧠 FINAL THOUGHT

This isn’t just Hollywood gossip — it’s a story about brotherhood, addiction, loyalty, and lines that may or may not have been crossed.

Chris Redd sounds genuinely emotional. Kenan Thompson has stayed mostly silent. And the truth? Probably lives somewhere in the middle.

💬 NOW IT’S YOUR TURN

So let’s ask the question EVERYBODY is debating:

👉 Did Chris Redd violate the bro code?👉 Or is this one of those complicated, human situations where there are no clear rules?

Drop your thoughts in the comments 👇🏽Keep it respectful… but keep it REAL.

And yeah — we’ll be watching. 👀🔥