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Bowen Yang Exits SNL After Seven Seasons, Pursues New Projects

12/24/2025

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Bowen Yang (SNL star) left Saturday Night Live after seven seasons, despite Lorne Michaels' efforts to keep him.
He cited unhappiness and overcommitment to external projects, and his final sketch aired live, where he portrayed a Delta flight lounge attendant.
He had paused work for the Wicked films, with Ariana Grande advocating for his absence, and he plans to co-host the Las Culturistas podcast and pursue upcoming film projects.

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Bowen Yang (SNL star) left Saturday Night Live after seven seasons, despite Lorne Michaels' efforts to keep him.
He cited unhappiness and overcommitment to external projects, and his final sketch aired live, where he portrayed a Delta flight lounge attendant.
He had paused work for the Wicked films, with Ariana Grande advocating for his absence, and he plans to co-host the Las Culturistas podcast and pursue upcoming film projects.