Bowen Yang will miss the recording on October 18 “Saturday Night Live“
According to a source close to the show, Yang's absence was pre-planned so that the Wicked star could accept the Academy Museum's Vantage Award, which honors an emerging artist who challenges and recontextualizes dominant narratives in television and film. He was reportedly still present to help write tonight's episode and will appear in a pre-taped sketch.
On Saturday, Yang announced his one-night exit from the show on his Instagram Stories.
“I'm missing the show today but it's going to be sooo much fun,” he wrote.[Sabrina Carpenter] This is amazing.”
As Ian noted, Sabrina Carpenter will be act as host and musical guest for Saturday's show. This marks the two-time Emmy Award winner's debut as a host, although she previously served as musical guest on the Season 49 finale, hosted by Jake Gyllenhaal. She also appeared in “SNL 50: The Anniversary Special”, during which she sang with Paul Simon and appeared in a sketch with Marcello Hernandez.
Season 51 premiered Bad Bunny to the music of Doja Cat. Amy Poehler hosted the next episode, joined by musical guest “Role Model.” Another upcoming hosts These include Miles Teller, who will join as host for the second time on November 26, and newcomers Nikki Glaser and Glen Powell, who will host on November 8 and 15, respectively.
“Saturday Night Live” airs every Saturday at 11:30 pm ET on NBC and Peacock. Lorne Michaels created and executive produces the show, which is produced in association with Broadway Video.
