Bowen Yang abruptly leaving ‘SNL’ after 7 seasons: ‘Out of the blue’

Bowen Yang is done at “Saturday Night Live,” The Post has confirmed.

The 35-year-old comedian, who joined the Lorne Michaels-created show for Season 45 in 2019, will be departing the long-running program after Saturday night’s Christmas episode. Yang’s “Wicked” co-star, Ariana Grande, is hosting his final show alongside musical guest Cher.

“It’s his choice. People have no idea what is really going on,” an insider told The Post on Friday. “This has come out of the blue, but is no surprise.”

The Post has reached out to “SNL” and Yang’s reps for further comment.

Yang’s abrupt and surprising departure comes just months after a handful of other popular cast members, including Heidi Gardner and Ego Nwodim, exited the NBC show ahead of Season 51’s premiere on Oct. 4.

Although the “Fire Island” star reportedly wanted to leave “SNL” after Season 50, insiders revealed that Michaels, 80, and the network convinced him to stay.