«Bowen Yang left SNL after seven seasons: what’s next?»
21 december 2025 в 20:13
Bowen Yang has officially left Studio 8H. After seven seasons on Saturday Night Live, the actor from «Wicked» departed the show in the middle of its 51st season, just before the Christmas break in December 2025. Although the news of his departure shocked viewers, Bowen emphasized that he «loved» working with the team and cast in an emotional statement. What does he plan to do next after SNL?
Find out what lies ahead for Bowen in his career now that he is no longer a part of SNL.
Bowen did not specify why he decided to leave SNL after seven seasons, but in an emotional Instagram post, he noted that he «loved» his time on the show.
«I loved working at SNL, and most of all, I loved the people», - Bowen wrote in his post on December 20, 2025. «I was there at a time when many things in the world started to feel pointless, but working at 30 Rock taught me the value of presence when it truly matters. I am grateful for every minute spent there».
Adding that he «learned about [himself]» along the way, the comedian also thanked everyone he ever worked with at SNL, from crew members to actors and viewers.
«Thank you to everyone who came through: friends, colleagues, viewers, and hosts», - Bowen continued, thanking his girlfriend and co-star from «Wicked», - Ariana Grande, for «the most dreamy farewell moment I could have imagined».
In conclusion, Bowen thanked SNL creator Lorne Michaels for giving him a job on the show, «for the standard and for bringing everyone together at work. Everyone cares that the people in the room, in any room, enjoy themselves. I can’t believe I was ever a part of this».
Some fans can hardly imagine SNL without Bowen, who became the first cast member nominated for a Primetime Emmy. But, as his fans already know, the writer, actor, and comedian has a bright future ahead in film and television.
Bowen’s recent projects included hosting the Las Culturistas Culture Awards and appearing in both «Wicked» films and «The Wedding Banquet». In his next project, the New York University graduate will voice a character in the upcoming film «The Cat in the Hat»
Find out what lies ahead for Bowen in his career now that he is no longer a part of SNL.
Bowen did not specify why he decided to leave SNL after seven seasons, but in an emotional Instagram post, he noted that he «loved» his time on the show.
«I loved working at SNL, and most of all, I loved the people», - Bowen wrote in his post on December 20, 2025. «I was there at a time when many things in the world started to feel pointless, but working at 30 Rock taught me the value of presence when it truly matters. I am grateful for every minute spent there».
Adding that he «learned about [himself]» along the way, the comedian also thanked everyone he ever worked with at SNL, from crew members to actors and viewers.
«Thank you to everyone who came through: friends, colleagues, viewers, and hosts», - Bowen continued, thanking his girlfriend and co-star from «Wicked», - Ariana Grande, for «the most dreamy farewell moment I could have imagined».
In conclusion, Bowen thanked SNL creator Lorne Michaels for giving him a job on the show, «for the standard and for bringing everyone together at work. Everyone cares that the people in the room, in any room, enjoy themselves. I can’t believe I was ever a part of this».
Some fans can hardly imagine SNL without Bowen, who became the first cast member nominated for a Primetime Emmy. But, as his fans already know, the writer, actor, and comedian has a bright future ahead in film and television.
Bowen’s recent projects included hosting the Las Culturistas Culture Awards and appearing in both «Wicked» films and «The Wedding Banquet». In his next project, the New York University graduate will voice a character in the upcoming film «The Cat in the Hat»
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