Comedian Bowen Yang announces Saturday Night Live exit

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete December 21, 2025 at 01:30 AM
Comedian Bowen Yang announces Saturday Night Live exit

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Bowen Yang, a prominent cast member and the first Chinese-American staff actor on *Saturday Night Live*, is leaving the show after its upcoming episode. Yang, who joined *SNL* as a writer in 2018 before becoming a cast member, announced his departure on Instagram, expressing gratitude for his time on the show and the people he worked with. While he didn't specify the reason for leaving mid-season, he reflected on the lessons he learned and thanked cast members and producer Lorne Michaels. Yang is known for his memorable characters and parodies, including his portrayals of the Titanic iceberg and George Santos. His final episode will be hosted by Ariana Grande. Yang has received five Emmy nominations for his work on *SNL* and is involved in other projects, including the *Las Culturistas* podcast and the upcoming *Cat in the Hat* animated film.

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