"In a social media post on Saturday, the comedian thanked the team and expressed gratitude for "every minute" of his time with the show. "I loved working at SNL, and most of all I loved the people," Yang wrote. "I was there at a time when many things in the world started to seem futile, but working at 30 Rock taught me the value in showing up anyway when people make it worthwhile.""
"His most famous work on the show includes "The Iceberg That Sank the Titanic," a "Weekend Update" segment where Yang personifies the infamous iceberg; a commercial spoof co-starring Travis Kelce "Straight Male Friend" advertising the benefits of low-stakes friendships; and his recurring impression of expelled congressman George Santos. At one point, Yang also performed a sketch in which he played an intern on NPR's Tiny Desk concert series."
"Yang has been nominated for five Emmy Awards for his work on the series. Beyond SNL, the performer's credits include the 2022 romantic comedy Fire Island, the musical Wicked (2024) as well as its sequel, Wicked: For Good (2025), and the remake of The Wedding Banquet (2025). He also co-hosts the Las Culturistas podcast with actor and comedian Matt Rogers."
Bowen Yang is departing Saturday Night Live midway through the season in his eighth year with the series. His final show is scheduled for Saturday, hosted by Ariana Grande with Cher as the musical guest. Yang has not publicly shared a reason for the abrupt exit. He posted gratitude for "every minute" at the show and praised the people he worked with and lessons from 30 Rock. Yang earned prominence through recurring sketches and impressions, received five Emmy nominations, and has credits in films and musicals including Fire Island and Wicked, plus a popular podcast co-hosted with Matt Rogers.
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