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.

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.

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,

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.

Kenan Thompson explained why joining 'Saturday Night Live' as a cast member was 'more so about having the job' than 'getting paid' for it

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:

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.