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Bowen Yang Broke His Silence About His Sudden "Saturday Night Live" Departure

December 20, 2025

Bowen Yang announced his departure from 'Saturday Night Live' after the December 20 Christmas episode, expressing gratitude for his time on the show. He will be honored with a send-off hosted by his friend Ariana Grande, and Yang reflected on the meaningful experiences and connections he made during his tenure.

Man in a red patterned suit with glasses on a formal event backdrop; comedian in a humorous costume resembling a fantasy creature on a TV set

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Bowen Yang's last episode of SNL will air on December 20, 2025.
He joined 'Saturday Night Live' in 2018 as a writer and became a main cast member in 2019.
Yang expressed gratitude for his time on the show and the people he worked with.
Ariana Grande will host Yang's final episode, with Cher as the musical guest.
Yang is the first-ever Chinese American cast member of SNL.

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Bowen Yang Broke His Silence About His Sudden "Saturday Night Live" Departure

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