Bowen Yang
Pens Heartfelt ‘Goodbye’ to ‘SNL’
Revealed
Bowen Yang has confirmed his exit from “Saturday Evening Stay.”
The actor and comic shared a sentimental “goodbye” to NBC’s hit sketch collection on Instagram Saturday … a few day after his exit was first reported. He gushed over his time within the present, penning … “I cherished working at SNL, and most of all i cherished the folks. i used to be there at a time when many issues on this planet began to look futile, however working at 30 rock taught me the worth in displaying up anyway when folks make it worthwhile.”
Bowen goes on to replicate on how a lot he has discovered about himself and others throughout his 7-year run on the present. He then personally thanks all the buddies and coworkers who’ve contributed to his profitable run — and even “ari” — who we assume is Ariana Grande, contemplating she’s pictured in his publish — “for sending [him] off within the dreamiest method [he] may think about.”
He concludes his prolonged notice by saying he hopes he is ready for his subsequent journey … although what’s in retailer for him stays unclear. The rationale for his seemingly sudden departure can be unknown.
The “Depraved” star’s final episode of ‘SNL’ will air stay Saturday night, with Ariana as host.
Bowen was employed by ‘SNL’ as a author in 2018 earlier than becoming a member of the solid the next yr. Throughout his spectacular run, he is earned 5 Primetime Emmy nominations — 1 for writing and 4 for Supporting Actor in a Comedy Collection.
He is considered one of many solid members who exited the collection this yr — Ego Nwodim, John Higgins, Michael Longfellow, Devon Walker, and Emil Wakim all left. Heidi Gardner additionally departed, which was a shock to followers.