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‘It’s Time’: Bowen Yang Reflects on His SNL Exit
Bowen Yang left Saturday Night Live on his own terms after seven years, addressing typecasting and range criticisms during a candid podcast interview.
- On Wednesday, Bowen Yang opened up on his Las Culturistas podcast about leaving Saturday Night Live after seven years and reflected on his final appearance.
- Bowen Yang explained he left on his own terms after seven years, saying the turbulent entertainment ecosystem shaped his choice and he stayed "exactly as long as I wanted," despite uncertainty about returning over the summer.
- Yang's final SNL episode aired on December 20, hosted by Ariana Grande with Cher as surprise musical guest; he described the emotional JFK Delta Lounge sketch where he served eggnog and sobbed at the read-through.
- Facing online claims of "no range," Bowen Yang said critics often reduced him to "the gay Asian guy," despite earning four supporting comedy actor Emmy nominations and post‑SNL opportunities.
- Amid the live show's last-minute nature, Yang compared the job to landing the Mars rover on a square foot of terrain, describing the work as a form of suffering that creates meaning.
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Bowen Yang Almost Left SNL Earlier, but Says He Is 'So Glad' He Came Back Before Leaving for Good
The comedian addressed his departure on the Jan. 7 edition of the 'Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang' podcastWill Heath/NBC via Getty Bowen Yang on 'Saturday Night Live'NEED TO KNOWBowen Yang had a seven-season run on Saturday Night LiveHis final sketch aired on the show's Dec. 20 broadcastHe addressed his departure on the latest episode of Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang Bowen Yang is looking back at his time on Sa…
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