United Kingdom, July 6 -- Molly Shannon thinks Kenan Thompson could replace Lorne Michaels on Saturday Night Live.

The long-running TV comedy show was created by Lorne, 80, in the mid-70s, and Molly thinks he's done a remarkable job with the show.

Molly, 60 - who was a cast member on Saturday Night Live from 1995 until 2001 - told People: "It's his show, his vision.

"There's no one who could replace him. It would not be the same show. He's just a one-of-a-kind genius. Brilliant. Smart."

Despite this, Molly believes that Kenan - who has been a cast member on Saturday Night Live since 2003 - could potentially replace Lorne as the showrunner one day.

She said: "I love this idea. He's the greatest - I adore Kenan.

"[Kenan is] so talente...