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Bowen Yang Departs SNL Stage, Reflects on Time
20 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Yang announced his departure from SNL via Instagram post.
- He joined SNL as a writer in 2018, later becoming a cast member.
- Yang is also known for the 'Las Culturistas' podcast and 'Wicked'.
Bowen Yang has officially exited Saturday Night Live, concluding an eight-season run with the iconic sketch comedy show. Yang shared his departure on Instagram, posting a carousel of photos and expressing deep gratitude for his time at 30 Rock. He fondly recalled the camaraderie and lessons learned, particularly appreciating the people who made showing up worthwhile, even during challenging global times.
His journey with SNL began in 2018 as a writer for Season 44. He transitioned to a featured player in Season 45 and was promoted to the main cast for Season 47. Yang's contributions to the show earned him multiple Emmy nominations for supporting comedy actor in 2021, 2022, 2024, and 2025.
Beyond SNL, Yang is a prominent figure in pop culture, co-hosting the popular podcast 'Las Culturistas' with Matt Rogers. He also starred in 'Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens' from 2020 to 2023. His theater credits include 'Wicked' and 'Wicked: For Good,' with upcoming film roles in 'The Wedding Banquet' (2025), 'Dicks: The Musical' (2023), and 'Fire Island' (2022).
