Bowen Yang tearfully bids farewell to ‘Saturday Night Live’ with the help of Cher and Ariana Grande
Bowen Yang is leaving “Saturday Night Live” after this weekend’s Christmas show, in the middle of Season 51. Yang confirmed his departure in an Instagram post on Saturday.
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2 developments- Dec 19, 2025Bowen Yang says he is leaving ‘Saturday Night Live’
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