Bowen Yang, Shane Gillis and SNL

Bowen Yang responds to ‘SNL’ background actor accusing him of getting Shane Gillis fired
The “Wicked” star, 34, shut down that rumor after Michelle Best, who worked as a background actor on “SNL,” commented on an Instagram post promoting Gillis’ stint as host this weekend, and claimed Yang, 34, was responsible for Gillis’ 2019 firing.
Bowen Yang Slams ‘SNL’ Extra Who Accused Him Of Getting Shane Gillis Fired: “Didn’t Do Any Of This”
As Shane Gillis makes another return to Studio 8H this weekend, speculation abounds once again about his 2019 ousting from 'Saturday Night Live'.
Bowen Yang responds to claims he played a role in Shane Gillis' 'SNL' firing
SNL cast member Bowen Yang recently defended himself against accusations that he was behind the termination of comedian Shane Gillis in 2019.
Bowen Yang Reacts After “SNL” Background Actor Alleged He Was Responsible for Shane Gillis' Firing
The commenter alleged that Yang "bitched" Gillis off the show in 2019, and he said he "didn't do any" of the things she was claimingBowen Yang is setting the record straight.On Feb. 26, a former background actor for Saturday Night Live commented on the teaser for the March 1 show—which Shane Gillis is hosting—and alleged that Yang was responsible for Gillis' 2019 firing.
After Bowen Yang Was Accused Of Getting Shane Gillis Fired From "SNL," The Comedian Responded
And you probably know standup comedian Shane Gillis.
Fired ‘SNL’ Cast Member Shane Gillis Returns As A Second Time Host
Gillis was joined by musical guest Tate McRae. It was also McRae’s second time on the show. She had previously been the musical guest in ​​November 2023.
Bowen Yang Claps Back at ‘SNL’ Background Actor Accusing Him of Getting Shane Gillis Fired
Gillis was fired from the NBC sketch comedy show in 2019 after using racial and homophobic slurs on a podcast.
Shane Gillis brings ‘SNL’ back down to earth in post-anniversary episode
The comedian returned for a second stint as guest host on 'Saturday Night Live' and Mike Myers made a cameo in the cold open as Elon Musk.
Bowen Yang Took a Red-Eye Flight Straight After “Saturday Night Live” to Make the 2025 Oscars
Wicked,' in which Yang stars as Pfanee, is nominated for 10 awards at the 97th annual Academy Awards Bowen Yang went to ...
‘SNL’ Spoofs Trump-Zelensky Oval Office Showdown With Cameo From Mike Myers as Elon Musk
Shane Gillis hosts the latest episode of Saturday Night Live, with musical guest Tate McRae. During his opening monologue, ...
SNL dragged for ‘classless’ skit on Trump-Zelensky clash — with appearance by Mike Myers as Musk
In the NBC show’s rendition, James Austin Johnson’s Trump and Bowen Yang’s Vice President JD Vance can be seen talking over ...
‘SNL50’ Digital Short: Andy Samberg Sings About How Everyone Who Works at ‘SNL’ Has Crippling Anxiety | Video
Andy Samberg returned for the "SNL50" special in a musical digital short about the crippling anxiety of working at "Saturday Night Live." ...
Bowen Yang Misses The Dress Code Memo As Oscars Brings Back Fab Five Format For Costume Design Presentation
Bowen Yang's commitment to the bit once again proved fruitful, as the Oscars brought back the Fab Five format for the Costume ...
Andy Samberg admits mistake in
Oops! An eagle-eyed fan informed Andy Samberg of a mistake in his 'Anxiety' digital short with Bowen Yang from the 'SNL' 50th ...