SNL, Bowen Yang and Shane Gillis

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.
After Bowen Yang Was Accused Of Getting Shane Gillis Fired From "SNL," The Comedian Responded
And you probably know standup comedian Shane Gillis.
“SNL ”star Bowen Yang responds to hateful comment from background actor blaming him for Shane Gillis' firing
Under a recent Instagram post from the show promoting Gillis' second stint as host this weekend, Michelle Best, who appears to have worked as a background actor on SNL, called Gillis a "bigger man to come host after being unfairly ditched" and alleged that Yang, whom she referred to as a "whiny queen," had "bitched him off the show."
Bowen Yang Responds After ‘SNL’ Extra Blames Him for Shane Gillis’ Firing
Bowen Yang gave a resounding “I don’t think so, honey” to a Saturday Night Live extra’s accusation that he got comedian Shane Gillis fired from the NBC show. The social media flap started after one Michelle Best commented on an Instagram post promoting Gillis’ return as host tonight, Saturday, March 1.
Bowen Yang Shuts Down Rumors He “Bitched” Shane Gillis Out Of ‘SNL’
The SNL breakout star responded to a disgruntled commenter’s statement on social media after Michelle Best, whom Yang identified as a background actor who appeared on SNL, claimed Yang was at fault for Gillis’ firing.
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.
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Online memes erupt as Bowen Yang shows up in 'Wicked' costume to present the Best Costume Design award at the Oscars 2025
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Bowen Yang knows this is his moment
Bowen Yang is being seen more than ever. Most notably as a cast member of Saturday Night Live and in the blockbuster film Wicked. He doesn't take this newfound visibility for granted.
Ethan Slater, Bowen Yang, Jesse Palmer, Wolfgang Puck arrive on Oscars 2025 red carpet
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