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Bowen Yang Is Exiting ‘Saturday Night Live’ After This Weekend’s Episode

December 19, 2025

Bowen Yang is set to leave 'Saturday Night Live' after the upcoming episode, marking the end of his eight-season run with the show. His final appearance will coincide with the December 20 episode featuring Ariana Grande as the host and Cher as the musical guest, although neither Yang nor the show has officially commented on his departure.

Bowen Yang Is Exiting ‘Saturday Night Live’ After This Weekend’s Episode

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Bowen Yang joined 'SNL' as a writer in 2018 and became a cast member in 2019.
His last episode will air on December 20, 2025.
Ariana Grande, Yang's co-star from 'Wicked,' will host his final show.
Yang has been recognized for his work in film and for co-hosting the podcast 'Las Culturistas.'.
His exit follows a trend of cast changes midseason at 'SNL.'.

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Bowen Yang Is Exiting ‘Saturday Night Live’ After This Weekend’s Episode

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