Is Bowen Yang Exiting ‘Saturday Night Live’? Last Show Date Revealed

Bowen Yang is reportedly saying goodbye to Saturday Night Live — and fans are already bracing themselves.

According to Variety, the 35-year-old comedian and breakout fan favorite is expected to exit the long-running sketch show following the Saturday, December 20 episode, which will be hosted by his Wicked costar Ariana Grande with Cher as the musical guest. While NBC and SNL have not officially confirmed the news, the timing alone feels symbolic: a major pop culture moment marking the end of an era.

Yang first joined SNL during season 44 as a writer before quickly making history as the show’s first openly gay male cast member when he was promoted to featured player the following year. By season 47, he was a full-fledged repertory player — and one of the show’s most reliable scene-stealers, known for his sharp delivery, viral characters, and Weekend Update appearances that often stole the episode.

So… why is he leaving? For now, that part remains unclear. No official reason has been give...