Bowen Yang and Ariana Grande’s ‘Christmas’ Collaboration Delights Fans
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A surprise performance during Ariana grande’s December 16, 2023, monologue on Saturday Night Live saw comedian Bowen Yang join the singer for a comedic rendition of “All I Want For Christmas is You,” generating a significant audience reaction.
The Surprise Performance
During her hosting and musical guest appearance on Saturday Night Live on December 16, 2023, Ariana Grande delivered a monologue that incorporated a playful, frustrated spin on Mariah Carey’s iconic Christmas song, “All I Want For christmas Is You.” The monologue took a turn when Bowen Yang unexpectedly joined her on stage. According to reports, the cheers from the audience were so eager they nearly overwhelmed the singing Billboard.
Bowen Yang’s History wiht Saturday Night Live
Bowen Yang made his debut as a featured player on Saturday Night live during Season 45, appearing in the first episode on September 28, 2019. Vanity Fair noted that his first line was “Wazzzzzzup!” while portraying Kim Jong-un, in a sketch where he sought advice from Donald Trump on handling whistleblowers. Yang is notable as the show’s first openly gay Asian-American cast member.
His initial role was met with some criticism regarding the writing assigned to him, but he quickly became a prominent and popular figure on the show, known for his impressions and original characters. He was promoted to a repertory player in Season 47, in 2021.
| Season | Role | Start Date |
|---|---|---|
| 45 | Featured Player | September 28, 2019 |
| 47 | Repertory Player | September 25, 2021 |
| Current | Cast Member | Ongoing |
Ariana Grande’s connection to SNL
Ariana Grande has a history with Saturday Night Live, having hosted the show twice before her December 16, 2023 appearance: once in March 2016 and again in May 2018. Her performances on the show have often gone viral, and she is known for her willingness