Archive · 13 Sep 2025
Bowen Yang Returns to SNL Amid Cast Departures
Bowen Yang, a cast member on Saturday Night Live, is staying on the show for the upcoming season.
Many other cast members are leaving before the new season starts.
Yang says he still has more to do on the show and wants to honor his commitment.
The show's producer, Lorne Michaels, told him he was needed.
Yang is excited to work with the new cast and see what the departing members do next.
He views SNL as a place to train and launch to new phases in their careers.
Bowen Yang is staying on SNL amid multiple cast departures.
Yang feels he has 'more to do' on the show.
Lorne Michaels, the producer, encouraged Yang to stay.
Season 51 of SNL begins October 4.
Yang views SNL as a 'boot camp' and 'launching pad'.
- Who
- Bowen Yang
- What
- Returning to SNL for Season 51
- When
- Season 51 premiere on October 4
- Where
- Saturday Night Live
- Why
- Feels he has 'more to do' and was encouraged by Lorne Michaels
- Show
- Saturday Night Live
- Cast Exodus
- Multiple cast members leaving
- Bowen Yang's Status
- Returning for Season 51
- Season 51 Premiere
- October 4
- Yang's Role
- Repertory player
- Lorne Michaels
- Producer of SNL
Sources
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