It appears to be the end of an era: Bowen Yang is planning to leave Saturday Night Live, most likely after this Saturday’s episode hosted by his Wicked costar Ariana Grande with musical guest Cher. A source with knowledge informed VF that this episode may be Yang’s last—though Deadline asserts it as fact. Representatives for Yang and the show did not respond to requests for comment.
Yang joined Saturday Night Live as a writer in 2018, appearing infrequently onscreen. He was promoted to featured player the following season, then full repertory player in 2021—becoming one of the show’s marquee faces, and earning four primetime Emmy nominations for outstanding supporting actor in a comedy series.
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