Overview
- On the Critics Choice Awards red carpet on Jan. 4, Hernández told E! News, "I'm there, I'm there, I'm there," calling SNL "a crazy job" he loves.
- He praised Bowen Yang as a consistent standout with a distinct voice and a relentless work ethic he witnessed behind the scenes.
- Matt Rogers said Yang departed after about seven and a half years, describing the Ariana Grande–Cher holiday episode as a natural moment to leave.
- Yang’s final show aired Dec. 20 with Grande hosting and Cher performing, featuring an emotional farewell sketch and an Instagram thank-you to colleagues and Lorne Michaels.
- Hernández, who has a Netflix special releasing Jan. 7, said he is also pursuing standup, acting and writing while remaining with SNL.