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Bowen Yang, a writer and cast member on “Saturday Night Live” since 2018 and 2019 respectively, has left the show after seven and a half seasons. His departure was marked by a bittersweet musical goodbye during the show’s holiday episode, featuring a cover of “Please Come Home for Christmas” in a sketch set at a Delta lounge in JFK Airport. The episode, hosted by Ariana Grande with Cher as the musical guest, also included holiday tunes and a satirical greeting from President Trump. Yang reflected on his time at “SNL” as valuable, especially during a time when the world felt futile.

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Bowen Yang Bids Musical Farewell to ‘Saturday Night Live’

New York, NY – After seven and a half seasons, comedian and writer Bowen Yang has departed “Saturday Night Live,” leaving fans with a bittersweet musical send-off during the show’s holiday episode this weekend.

Yang, who joined the writing team in 2018 and became a cast member in 2019, marked his exit with a performance of “Please Come Home for Christmas” in a sketch where he played a departing Delta lounge attendant at JFK Airport. The sketch, a clear metaphor for his departure from the show, saw Yang expressing how much he would miss everything about the place.

“SNL” addressed Yang’s departure during an episode hosted by Ariana Grande. The episode also featured Cher as the musical guest, plus holiday tunes and a satirical greeting from President Trump.

Yang took to Instagram earlier in the day to reflect on his time at “SNL,” stating that his tenure occurred “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 departure adds to the ever-changing landscape of the iconic comedy show.

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