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Dave Chappelle and Bowen Yang hug one year after ‘awkward’ SNL appearance sparked rumours of bad blood
Last year, fans speculated that there was bad blood between the two stars after noticing an “awkward” interaction during one episode. In January 2024, Chappelle made a surprise appearance on an SNL episode that was hosted by Madame Web star Dakota Johnson with musical guest Justin Timberlake.
Dave Chappelle and Bowen Yang hug on “SNL” stage a year after awkward photo showed them standing far apart
The comedians did not appear in any sketches together in the latest Chappelle-hosted episode.Dave Chappelle and Bowen Yang have once again shared the Saturday Night Live stage — and this time, it looked significantly less awkward.
Dave Chappelle and Bowen Yang hug on “SNL” stage a year after awkward images showed them standing far apart
In the final few moments of the Jan. 18 episode, which featured Chappelle hosting the show for the fourth time, several SNL cast members and musical guest GloRilla joined the comedian on stage to bid the audience farewell. During the goodbyes, Chappelle and Yang briefly hugged.
Dave Chappelle's 17 Minute Stand-Up Monologue Broke an 'SNL' Record — Again
Dave Chappelle doesn't have a new stand-up special out in 2025, at least not yet. But in the first new Saturday Night Live episode of 2025, he dropped something very close: A lengthy opening monologue.
Bowen Yang and Dave Chappelle embrace following last year’s ‘awkward’ SNL appearance
Comedians Bowen Yang and Dave Chappelle have seemingly rubbished any rumours of bad blood between them, as they embraced for a hug in the final moments of Saturday’s Saturday Night Live (18 January).
Bowen Yang Gets Candid About Joining SNL As An Asian And Queer Person: 'Take It Or Leave It.'
SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night explores aspects of NBC’s long-running sketch comedy show from the perspective of current and ...
'SNL' host Dave Chappelle delivers message to Trump: 'Do better next time'
Dave Chappelle spoke directly to President-elect Donald Trump and urged him to have "empathy" during a 17-minute "Saturday ...
Chappelle on ‘S.N.L.’: Nudging All of Us Toward Peaceful Change
The comic took his usual jabs at everyone and everything, then invited Americans, including the president-elect, to be their best, most compassionate selves.
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Even Dave Chapelle Didn't Want to Be on 'SNL' for This Uneven Episode
As is his wont, Dave Chappelle did an extra-long and mostly strong monologue before ghosting for most of the rest of the show ...
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‘Saturday Night Live’ Recap: Dave Chappelle Remains Controversial Despite Not Wanting to Be
Another sketch featuring Kenan Thompson, Devon Walker, Mikey Day, and Bowen Yang also seemed written for Chappelle, but did not include him. Executive producer Lorne Michaels may think ...
How to watch Dave Chappelle and GloRilla on SNL (for free)
Dave Chappelle is hosting Saturday Night Live on Saturday, Jan. 17 at 11:30 p.m. There are several ways to watch with a free ...
SNL cold open tackled MSNBC, the TikTok ban and The Rizzler
Saturday Night Live returned after a short break, bringing comedian Dave Chappelle in to host. With the second Inauguration ...
‘SNL’ Recap: Dave Chappelle Smokes On Stage & James Austin Johnson’s Donald Trump Talks TikTok Ban
The skit’s premise revolved around MSNBC ’s coverage of inauguration weekend, with Rachel Maddow (played by Sarah Sherman) and other network anchors attempting to concentrate on Trump’s policies.