These hoping to see Bowen Yang again in character as disgraced politician George Santos on Saturday Night Live tonight could also be out of luck, because the comic has introduced that he received't be within the studio.

"Lacking the present tonight however will probably be sooooo enjoyable sab is wonderful," Yang wrote on Instagram Tales alongside a photograph of the highest of a palm tree on Saturday afternoon, referencing Oct. 18 host and musical visitor Sabrina Carpenter.

Though the Depraved star didn't give every other particulars, a supply near the present confirmed to Leisure Weekly that Yang's absence tonight was pre-planned in order that he might settle for an honor from the Academy Museum throughout a gala happening in Los Angeles this night.

However all hope of seeing him on display tonight is just not misplaced: The supply additionally confirmed that Yang had been at work at SNL the remainder of this week writing and filming a pre-taped piece for the most recent episode.

Many followers questioned if they’d see Yang revive his impression of Santos this weekend after the previous New York congressman was free of jail on Friday evening after President Donald Trump commuted his sentence. Santos was serving seven years in jail after pleading responsible to expenses of committing wire fraud and id theft.

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Yang has portrayed Santos on SNL each in sketches and "Weekend Replace," leaning into the homosexual Republican politico's penchant for exaggerating, if not totally embellishing, his life experiences. After the actual Santos was ousted from the Home of Representatives in a majority vote by his friends on Dec. 1, 2023, Yang carried out a rendition of Elton John's "Candle within the Wind" in character on the following evening's reside episode.

Yang is ready to obtain the Academy Museum's Vantage Award this night. Penélope Cruz, Bruce Springsteen, and Walter Salles are additionally being honored on the ceremony.

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Tonight's SNL episode marks Carpenter's first time as host and second look as musical visitor. The Grammy winner is the primary to do double obligation for season 51.

The "Manchild" singer was additionally a part of the festivities for SNL50: The Anniversary Special again in February, when she sang a duet with Paul Simon and joined in a "Domingo" sketch with Marcello Hernandez after her hit music "Espresso" helped launch his now-recurring character.

Saturday Evening Stay airs Saturdays at 11:30 p.m. ET/8:30 p.m. PT on NBC and Peacock.

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