NEW YORK: Bowen Yang bid an emotional farewell to “Saturday Night Live” with music, laughter and help from his “Wicked” buddy Ariana Grande. Yang starred in the night’s final sketch, playing a retiring airport lounge worker working his final shift on Christmas Eve, serving eggnog to travelers. He sang “Please Come Home for Christmas” and was joined by Grande, the night’s host, and Cher, its musical guest. The women joined Yang in song and hugged him.

Bowen Yang is exiting Studio 8H. Following departures from Ego Nwodim and Heidi Gardner, Yang will exit the cast of \

The "Wicked" star's last show will reportedly be Saturday.

Comedian Bowen Yang has confirmed his exit from Saturday Night Live a day after media reports swirled that this weekend would be his last on the sketch comedy show.

The "Wicked" star announced his departure Saturday on Instagram with a series of candid behind-the-scenes photos of his yearslong tenure at "SNL."

Yang, one of the most prominent cast members, also hosts a podcast and stars in the Wicked film series.

NEW YORK: Bowen Yang bid an emotional farewell to “Saturday Night Live” with music, laughter and help from his “Wicked” buddy Ariana Grande. Yang starred in the night’s final…

"Wicked" star Ariana Grande guest hosted the last 2025 episode of "SNL" this weekend. The show also ended Bowen Yang's seven-season stint.