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Sarah Sherman’s HBO Special Receives Enthusiastic (and Disgusted) Approval From Former SNL Co-Star Bowen Yang

NEW YORK, NY – Saturday Night Live alum Sarah Sherman’s new HBO special, Sarah Squirm: Live + in the Flesh, has garnered a strong reaction from fellow comedian and former SNL castmate Bowen Yang. The special, which showcases Sherman’s signature body horror and gross-out comedy, premiered earlier this month and has been a topic of discussion among comedy fans.

According to Sherman, Yang’s reaction was one of shocked amusement. “He was screaming like, ‘No,’ because there’s a lot of gross stuff,” Sherman told People Magazine. “Bowen was like, ‘This is just so you.’” For Sherman, this validation from a close friend and former colleague was significant.

Yang was among several SNL personalities who attended the premiere to support Sherman. While Sherman’s comedy on SNL is quite tame, her special pushes boundries, making Yang’s support even more valuable to her.

Sherman’s HBO special is available for streaming on HBO Max. Fans can also watch past episodes of Saturday Night Live on Peacock.

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