Bowen Yang you missed the latest Saturday night live Season 51 Episode.
“Missing the show tonight but it will be so much fun,” Yang, 35, revealed on her Instagram story on Saturday, October 18.
The singer wished luck to be Carpenterwho hosted and served as the musical guest for the episode, adding: “Sab is amazing.”
Yang was completely absent from Saturday’s episode as he contributed to the writing and re-edited the pre-taped sketch before leaving New York City, according to multiple reports.
The comedian jumped It’s a breath of fresh airThe latest Live Show to accept the Vantage Award is the Academy Museum of Motion Picture Awards held at the Academy Museum in Los Angeles. The prestigious award is given to artists who challenge the traditional narrative surrounding film.
The annual festival was also seen Bruce Springsteen Receiving the Legacy Award for his contributions to film music, period Penelope Cruz he was given an icon award.
“The Academy Museum Gala is a special evening dedicated to bringing people together to promote the celebration, development and preservation of cinema,” said the director of the Academy Museum and President Amy Homma announced in July. “As we gather for the fifth year, we are honored to see Penélope Cruz, Walter SallesBruce Springsteen and Bowen Yang – proven storytellers who have proven to resonate in film and beyond. We are very grateful to the museum’s founding sponsors, including our partner Rolex, for their long-term commitment to cinema, and our co-chairs for hosting this important event. “
Bophan yang on October 18, 2025 at the Academy Music Gala.
Michael Buckner / wwd via Getty ImagesEntertainment Weekly Yang reportedly received advance approval to skip Saturday’s episode so he could be in Los Angeles for the Academy event.
Despite the speculation that Yang will leave It’s a breath of fresh air After season 50, he surprised many by signing up for his sixth season on the boat. (A veteran Saturday night live JOINTS Devon Walker, Michael Longform, Heidi Gardner and Ego nwodim (all left before season 51 was released earlier this month.)
Yang was told later People In September that is It’s a breath of fresh air The Creator Lorne Michaels personally encouraged him to return for another year.
“I always went with the mindset of, do I have more to do? And I feel like I do,” Yang said. “Lorne and I talked about it, and Lorne was like, ‘There’s a lot to do,’ and that means a lot, because I even admitted to being sick. ‘ And he was like, ‘That’s not true. There’s a lot to do. I need you.’ “
Asked if it was bittersweet to return without several colleagues, Yang replied: “What I always think is that everyone knows, that It’s a breath of fresh air Is this boot camp, and that means there is a next phase that trains you differently. It’s always a place of change, and I think it’s always the beginning of the pad. “
“Even the people who live on the show, like In [Thompson]let’s say, He still uses that show to help increase his chances, “Yang continued.” I think that will be true for all the people who don’t come back. I’m so excited to see what they do. I am happy with the new cast. “
Saturday night liveA new episode close to the day of the year on November 1 on NBC at 11: 30 Pm et with the host Miles Teller and music Brandi Carlile. It’s a breath of fresh air announced that joke Nikki Glaser and Sombr will appear on November 8, while Glen Powell and Olivia Dean are booked for the November 15 episode.
