Bowen Yang: Lorne Michaels encouraged me not to quit SNL Bowen Yang has decided to stay on the show through season 51, despite notable departures including Devon Walker, Emil Wakim, Michael Longfellow, Heidi Gardner and Ego Nwodim and Bowen credits SNL boss 13 September 2025 Bowen Yang says Lorne Michaels encouraged him not to quit Saturday Night Live.