Dave Chappelle's Surprise SNL Appearance Sparks Controversy

Cast member Bowen Yang visibly uncomfortable during closing segment, echoing tensions from Chappelle's previous hosting gig.

Comedian Dave Chappelle made an unexpected appearance during the closing 'goodnight' segment of a recent 'Saturday Night Live' (SNL) episode, causing visible discomfort among some cast members.
Chappelle, who has been criticized for making transphobic and homophobic jokes in his stand-up acts, was not part of the episode's cast or sketches.
SNL cast member Bowen Yang, who is openly gay, appeared visibly uncomfortable and distanced himself from Chappelle during the closing segment.
During Chappelle's last SNL hosting gig in 2022, some SNL writers reportedly threatened to boycott the episode due to his controversial material.
Yang, along with fellow cast members Sarah Sherman and Molly Kearney, were notably absent from the 'goodnight' segment when Chappelle hosted in 2022.