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 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 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 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
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
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
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
Former “Saturday Night Live” cast member Michael Longfellow has spoken out about his exit. In an Instagram post on Thursday, he posted a photo of himself at the Weekend Update desk, taken from the angle of someone backstage. In a lengthy caption, he wrote, “Will not be returning for a 4th season at SNL. Wish … Read more
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
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
“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
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
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
Bowen Yang claims the cast of “Saturday Night Live” had no idea Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s cameos on Saturday’s season premiere — but was even more shocked by the couple’s height. The “Fire Island” actor, 32, gave a play-by-play of realizing the “Shake It Off” singer, 33, and two-time Super Bowl champ, 34, came … Read more