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SNL’s Bowen Yang Claps Back at Claims He ‘Mocked’ Chappell Roan With Viral Moo Deng Sketch
Bowen Yang is making it clear that he did not “mock” Chappell Roan during the Saturday Night Live season 50 premiere — despite what some viewers think. “Oh geeez. ‘Mocks’???” the comedian, 33, shared via his Instagram Story on Sunday,
Bowen Yang Addresses ‘SNL’ Chappell Roan Moo Deng Joke Following Backlash
Bowen Yang denies he mocked Chappell Roan on Saturday Night Live after backlash over fans of the singer saying he joked about her mental health.
Bowen Yang addresses "mocking" Chappell Roan in "SNL" sketch
In the sketch during the Weekend Update segment, Yang performed as a "dewy" hippo influencer and echoed lines from several of Roan's TikToks where she addressed her fans about respecting boundaries. And the feedback from those fans was heated.
SNL's Bowen Yang Responds After Being Accused Of Mocking Chappell Roan During Weekend Update Segment
Via his post, Bowen Yang showed support for the LGBTQ+ pop singer. He also did so in the sketch, during which he (acting as Moo Deng) implored everyone to leave the "Pink Pony Club" singer alone. It's also worth noting that Yang interviewed the pop singer in August for Interview Magazine.
Bowen Yang channels a grumpy Moo Deng on ‘Weekend Update’ during ‘SNL’ premiere
Yang drew the comparisons between Moo Deng and Chappell Roan's rise to fame during a “Weekend Update” segment.
SNL’s ‘Weekend Update’: Bowen Yang’s Moo Deng Stands Up For Chappell Roan, Devon Walker’s Eric Adams Wants To “Free Diddy”
In SNL's Season 50 premiere, 'Weekend Update' saw Bowen Yang call for justice as Moo Deng and Devon Walker portray disgraced mayor Eric Adams.
Bowen Yang Weighs in After Criticism He Mocked Chappell Roan with “SNL” Moo Deng Sketch: I'm 'Supporting Her'
Yang dressed up as the viral hippo Moo Deng during Weekend Update and referenced many of Chappell Roan's recent complaints over her privacy
‘SNL’ slammed for ‘abhorrent’ Chappell Roan skit — as Bowen Yang speaks out
After the sketch went viral, Roan’s fans took to X (formerly Twitter) and accused the NBC show and Yang of using Roan’s mental health struggles as comedic material. They also called on Roan to cancel her upcoming musical performance scheduled for the Nov. 2 episode with host John Mulaney.
SNL Star Bowen Yang Denies Swipe at Singer Chappell Roan Over Kamala Harris Snub
On the season premiere of Saturday Night Live over the weekend, Bowen Yang compared pop star Chappell Roan's struggles with her newfound fame to the imagined plight of Thailand's viral pygmy hippo, Moo Deng.
Bowen Yang channels a visibly irritated Moo Deng on ‘Weekend Update’ during ‘SNL’ premiere
Bowen Yang portrayed Moo Deng during a "Weekend Update" segment on "Saturday Night Live" on Sept. 28, drawing comparisons to Chappell Roan's recent controversy.
Bowen Yang defended his 'Saturday Night Live' Chappell Roan Moo Deng joke after fans accused him of making fun of her mental-health struggles
Fans accused Bowen Yang of mocking Chappell Roan's request for fans to respect her boundaries with a skit likening her to Moo ...
Bowen Yang says Sydney Sweeney was 'practically begging' “SNL” to make jokes about her boobs
Yang praised Sweeney as a "host who came in and understood how she was being consumed and perceived already." Bowen Yang has ...
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Bowen Yang: Sydney Sweeney Was “Begging” SNL to Troll Her Br**sts
Bowen Yang, one of the show’s stars, revealed a surprising behind-the-scenes detail on the Fly on the Wall podcast, revealing ...
Bowen Yang Offers Context For Story About SNL Host That Made The Cast Cry
Bowen Yang addressed his previous comments about an SNL host who made multiple cast members cry and provided more context for ...