Overview
- Yang confirmed his departure in a reflective Instagram post expressing gratitude for colleagues, audiences and SNL creator Lorne Michaels.
- His final episode aired December 20 with Ariana Grande hosting and Cher as the musical guest.
- In a meta Delta One lounge sketch, he delivered an emotional out-of-character goodbye, saying he felt lucky to have worked on the show.
- Ariana Grande shared behind-the-scenes tributes after the broadcast, while castmate Ashley Padilla posted a personal farewell on Instagram.
- Yang joined SNL as a writer in 2018, became a featured player in 2019, later moved to the repertory cast, and earned multiple Emmy nominations.