Kenan Thompson and Bowen Yang have addressed the controversy surrounding Dave Chappelle's unexpected and controversial cameo on 'Saturday Night Live' (SNL) on January 27. Bowen Yang disputed the narrative that he created physical distance between himself and Chappelle during the episode, stating that he stood where he always stands on good nights and that the perceived distance was due to various unrelated factors. Yang added, 'I was just confused.' Additionally, Yang commented on Shane Gillis' return to SNL as a host this past season, expressing curiosity about the show's potential to move past previous controversies. The discussion was featured in Variety's Extra Edition cover.
Bowen Yang responds to 'SNL' photo that prompted fans to speculate that he was purposely distancing himself from Dave Chappelle: 'I was just confused.' https://t.co/k1n8wP07w5
Bowen Yang on Shane Gillis' return to #SNL as a host this past season: "I was just really curious about what that show would be like and if it would be an opportunity to really move past it." https://t.co/jIJnceNpbK https://t.co/D0tLEVbkt7
Bowen Yang on appearing to distance himself from Dave Chappelle during the comedian's controversial #SNL cameo: "I stand where I always stand on good nights. It was not a physical distance that anyone was creating. It had to do with so many things that were completely… https://t.co/uTQn3xMevw
"Saturday Night Live" star Bowen Yang disputed the narrative that he created physical distance between himself and Dave Chappelle when the comedian made an unexpected appearance on the show’s Jan. 27 episode. https://t.co/qFSHVVV4bO
For Variety's Extra Edition cover: Kenan Thompson and Bowen Yang Confront Dave Chappelle’s ‘SNL’ Cameo, Shane Gillis Hosting and if You Can Really Separate Art From the Artist https://t.co/jIJnceMRmc https://t.co/63i9NwirFa
Kenan Thompson and Bowen Yang Confront Dave Chappelle’s ‘SNL’ Cameo, Shane Gillis Hosting and If You Can Really Separate Art From the Artist https://t.co/FVmP4Et1rD
Shot by David LaChappelle https://t.co/81BTp8o5er