Former SNL Star Reveals on Instagram He Sold Pills to Fellow Cast Members

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Chris Redd, who used to be on “Saturday Night Live,” recently posted a video on Instagram where he admitted to selling pills to some of his former castmates during his time on the show.

Redd shared the six-minute video to be more honest about his challenges and personal life.

Redd admitted to having some issues with pills while at the show, describing it as a significant problem for him personally. He also confessed to selling some to fellow cast members, but refused to identify them.

Redd felt upset by his coworkers’ responses when he was going through a difficult time. He explained that instead of offering help, they often judged and criticized him.

He said that the Adderall made him feel hyper-aware of everything around him, but when he was struggling, the people around him didn’t seem to care. He described having panic attacks and being treated with disrespect, saying it was shocking to watch himself fall apart while others just criticized him.

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Mike Redd became a cast member on “Saturday Night Live” in 2017 and performed for five seasons, departing before the show’s 48th season in 2022.

He became popular on the show for his spot-on impression of New York City Mayor Eric Adams and was featured in several pre-recorded comedy sketches. He also won an Emmy in 2018 for co-writing the funny song “Come Back, Barack,” which playfully urged Barack Obama to consider another run for president.

Since his time on “Saturday Night Live,” Redd has been in several TV shows like “Power Book III: Raising Kanan” and “Happy Family USA,” as well as movies such as “Merv” and “Candy Cane Lane.”

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2026-01-07 15:18