Bowen Yang breaks down crying over quitting ‘SNL’ after 7 seasons

Bowen Yang breaks down crying over quitting ‘SNL’ after 7 seasons

Bowen Yang is still emotional over his “Saturday Night Live” exit. The comedian, 35, opened up about his decision to quit the NBC sketch comedy series after seven seasons on Wednesday’s episode of his “Las Culturistas” podcast that he co-hosts with his best friend, Matt Rogers. “This is honestly what’s behind it. It’s time,” Yang … Read more

Bowen Yang bids farewell to ‘SNL’ after 7 seasons in emotional final sketch: ‘I just feel so lucky’

Bowen Yang bids farewell to ‘SNL’ after 7 seasons in emotional final sketch: ‘I just feel so lucky’

Bowen Yang has officially bid farewell to the “Saturday Night Live” stage. The 35-year-old comedian appeared in an emotional goodbye sketch with “SNL” host and his “Wicked” co-star Ariana Grande, in which the pair sang a tearful rendition of “Please Come Home For Christmas,” after he shocked fans earlier Saturday by announcing it would be his final … Read more

Bowen Yang breaks his silence on decision to leave ‘SNL’ after 7 seasons

Bowen Yang breaks his silence on decision to leave ‘SNL’ after 7 seasons

Bowen Yang is speaking out on his decision to say goodbye to Studio 8H. After seven seasons on “Saturday Night Live,” the actor, 35, confirmed he is leaving the late night show. “I loved working at SNL, and most of all i loved the people. i was there at a time when many things in … Read more

Bowen Yang abruptly leaving ‘SNL’ after 7 seasons: ‘Out of the blue’

Bowen Yang abruptly leaving ‘SNL’ after 7 seasons: ‘Out of the blue’

Bowen Yang is done at “Saturday Night Live,” The Post has confirmed. The 35-year-old comedian, who joined the Lorne Michaels-created show for Season 45 in 2019, will be departing the long-running program after Saturday night’s episode. “It’s his choice. People have no idea what is really going on,” an insider told The Post on Friday. … Read more

Why Bowen Yang missed the latest episode of ‘SNL’ Season 51

Why Bowen Yang missed the latest episode of ‘SNL’ Season 51

Where’s Bowen? Bowen Yang missed the latest episode of “Saturday Night Live” Season 51, a rarity for stars of the sketch comedy show. “Missing the show tonight but it will be sooooo fun,” Yang, 34, wrote on his Instagram Stories earlier on Saturday. “Sab is amazing,” the comedian added, referring to the episode’s host and … Read more

‘SNL’ mocks J.K. Rowling over trans rights views after Emma Watson drama

‘SNL’ mocks J.K. Rowling over trans rights views after Emma Watson drama

“Saturday Night Live” went after J.K. Rowling. The Season 51 premiere hosted by Bad Bunny featured a “Weekend Update” segment where Bowen Yang played Dobby the House Elf to mock the “Harry Potter” author, 60, for her controversial views on the transgender community. Yang’s Dobby joined Michael Che and Colin Jost at the table and … Read more

Exclusive | What’s really going on at ‘SNL’ — and how Lorne Michaels got Emmy nominee Bowen Yang to stay

Exclusive | What’s really going on at ‘SNL’ — and how Lorne Michaels got Emmy nominee Bowen Yang to stay

Bowen Yang is “Saturday Night Live”‘s biggest breakout star in years. But after six seasons on the NBC show — playing everything from the Titanic’s iceberg to baby hippo Moo Deng — and a successful movie career, Yang was ready to leave, multiple sources told The Post. By the time the curtain came down on the … Read more

‘SNL’ star Bowen Yang breaks silence on Heidi Gardner’s sudden exit: ‘One of the greats’

‘SNL’ star Bowen Yang breaks silence on Heidi Gardner’s sudden exit: ‘One of the greats’

Bowen Yang is addressing Heidi Gardner’s surprising exit from “Saturday Night Live.” The comedian broke his silence on Gardner’s sudden departure during an episode of his “Las Culturistas” podcast released Wednesday, Sept. 10. “You are one of the greats,” Yang, 34, said of his former “SNL” co-star. “You will go down in history.” “SNL” star Bowen Yang … Read more

‘SNL’ star Bowen Yang calls VP JD Vance ‘a pope killer’ on ‘The View’: ‘Someone had to say it!’

‘SNL’ star Bowen Yang calls VP JD Vance ‘a pope killer’ on ‘The View’: ‘Someone had to say it!’

Going in for the kill. “SNL” star Bowen Yang jokingly called Vice President JD Vance a “pope killer” on Thursday’s episode of “The View,” sending Whoopi Goldberg and her fellow co-hosts into fits of laughter.  Yang, 34, appeared on the daytime show to promote his new movie, “The Wedding Banquet.”  The comedian’s remark about Vance, … Read more

SNL’s Bowen Yang sides with Aimee Lou Wood over controversial ‘White Lotus’ parody: ‘Too far’

SNL’s Bowen Yang sides with Aimee Lou Wood over controversial ‘White Lotus’ parody: ‘Too far’

Bowen Yang is team Aimee Lou Wood. The “Saturday Night Live” star, 34, showed support for the actress, 31, after she blasted the sketch comedy show for mocking her in their “The White Lotus” parody last weekend. “However she reacted to that sketch is completely valid,” Yang said in a recent interview with “Extra.” He added, … Read more

‘SNL’ takes on NJ drone drama: ‘Trust me, there’s no problem’

‘SNL’ takes on NJ drone drama: ‘Trust me, there’s no problem’

“Saturday Night Live” provided a hilarious take on the mysterious influx of drone sightings over New Jersey in recent weeks by having a “drone” appear to address the “dumb theories” himself. Source link #SNL #takes #drone #drama #Trust #problem

Disney World has rules about spreading ashes at the parks — even for Ariana Grande

Disney World has rules about spreading ashes at the parks — even for Ariana Grande

Disney is for spreading magic, not ashes. On an episode of the “Las Culturistas” podcast, Ariana Grande revealed her mom’s wishes to have her ashes spread at Disney World — but her wish will likely never be fulfilled. Grande, 31, was discussing landmark attractions at Disneyland and Disney World with hosts Bowen Yang and Matt … Read more

Ariana Grande reveals surprise career move that’ll ‘scare the absolute s–t’ out of fans: ‘They’ll deal’

Ariana Grande reveals surprise career move that’ll ‘scare the absolute s–t’ out of fans: ‘They’ll deal’

Is Ariana Grande saying “thank u, next” to pop music? The diva behind chart-topping hits such as “7 Rings,” “Positions” and “We Can’t Be Friends (Wait for Your Love)” revealed her plans to break free from the usual grind of her pop career after starring in “Wicked,” the big-screen adaptation of the beloved Broadway musical … Read more

Chappell Roan and Bowen Yang’s ‘SNL’ interaction revealed after his controversial joke about her

Chappell Roan and Bowen Yang’s ‘SNL’ interaction revealed after his controversial joke about her

Chappell Roan and Bowen Yang came face to face on “Saturday Night Live” last weekend after their past drama. However, the stars proved they put their alleged beef behind them. They even held hands during the final moments of the episode. Host John Mulaney closed out the show while surrounded by the full cast including … Read more

‘SNL’ slammed for ‘abhorrent’ Chappell Roan skit — as Bowen Yang speaks out

‘SNL’ slammed for ‘abhorrent’ Chappell Roan skit — as Bowen Yang speaks out

“Saturday Night Live” made enemies from poking fun at Chappell Roan during the Season 50 premiere over the weekend. The 26-year-old breakout pop star’s fans are upset over a sketch starring Bowen Yang that was inspired by Roan struggling with fame. During “Weekend Update,” Yang, 33, appeared as Moo Deng, the baby hippo who went … Read more

Bowen Yang says male ‘SNL’ host made cast members ‘cry’: ‘He hated the ideas’

Bowen Yang says male ‘SNL’ host made cast members ‘cry’: ‘He hated the ideas’

Live from New York… Bowen Yang, 33, revealed that one male celebrity in particular behaved badly while hosting “Saturday Night Live.” Yang has been with “SNL” since 2018, first as a writer and then as a cast member. He also made history as the first “SNL” featured player to be nominated for an Emmy in … Read more

Bowen Yang reveals why he appeared to distance himself from Dave Chappelle on ‘SNL’

Bowen Yang reveals why he appeared to distance himself from Dave Chappelle on ‘SNL’

Clearing the air. Bowen Yang told Variety that he didn’t intentionally distance himself from controversial comedian Dave Chappelle on “Saturday Night Live” in January. During the episode hosted by Dakota Johnson, Chappelle, 50, made an unexpected appearance during the good night segment. Dave Chappelle made a cameo on an episode of “SNL” in January 2024. … Read more

‘SNL’ stars respond after no ‘hot women’ on cast TikTok goes viral: ‘Grieving privately and uglily’

‘SNL’ stars respond after no ‘hot women’ on cast TikTok goes viral: ‘Grieving privately and uglily’

Live from New York, no “hot” women? A woman on TikTok is going viral for claiming that “Saturday Night Live” has “never” hired a “hot” woman in its nearly 50-year run — and some of the show’s female cast members have hilarious reactions. “Am I the only person who’s ever noticed that ‘SNL’ has never hired a, … Read more

Tina Fey slams ‘little Broadway c–ts’ upset over new ‘Mean Girls’ lyric changes

Tina Fey slams ‘little Broadway c–ts’ upset over new ‘Mean Girls’ lyric changes

That’s not fetch! Tina Fey, 53, has a message for any theater kids upset with the subtle lyric changes in the new “Mean Girls” movie musical and the Broadway production. During the “I Don’t Think So, Honey,” segment of Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers’ “Las Culturistas” podcast on Wednesday, the “Mean Girls” creator addressed people … Read more

Shane Gillis to host ‘SNL’ 5 years after sketch show fired him

Shane Gillis to host ‘SNL’ 5 years after sketch show fired him

Shane Gillis is reportedly returning to Studio 8H in two weeks to host “Saturday Night Live” after being fired from the show in 2019. Gillis, 36, was initially hired by the iconic comedy show in 2019 but was fired shortly after when a 2018 YouTube video of the comedian using a racial slur on “Matt … Read more