Overview
- His final show pairs host Ariana Grande with musical guest Cher before the series’ holiday break.
- Multiple outlets report the midseason exit, a rarity for SNL with recent precedent including Cecily Strong’s December 2022 departure.
- Yang joined as a writer in 2018, moved on-air in 2019, later became a repertory player, and earned multiple Emmy nominations including a first for a featured player.
- Representatives for Yang and Saturday Night Live declined to comment on the departure.
- The change follows broader cast turnover before Season 51 as Yang’s outside slate grows, from the Wicked films and Las Culturistas to a planned Searchlight feature.