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Bowen Yang Bids Farewell to JD Vance Role

4/12/2025

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Bowen Yang is ready to hang up his hat as JD Vance on “Saturday Night Live.” In a candid interview, he shared his struggles with Vance's distinct Ohio accent, which he painstakingly learned with an accent coach. Yang has reached out to creator Lorne Michaels, urging him to find a new actor for the role.

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Bowen Yang is ready to hang up his hat as JD Vance on “Saturday Night Live.” In a candid interview, he shared his struggles with Vance's distinct Ohio accent, which he painstakingly learned with an accent coach. Yang has reached out to creator Lorne Michaels, urging him to find a new actor for the role.