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Bowen Yang
Gillis, hired at the same time as Yang, was let go after his past racist and homophobic comments resurfaced.
The actor and comedian described the experience as "terrible."
The "SNL" cast member said he's "eternally grateful" to be on the show before noting what others "constantly" tell him about it.
The "Saturday Night Live" star made news for his on-camera reaction to the comedian's unannounced presence on the show.
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Yang used Instagram to subtly shade Lorne Michaels and other Saturday Night Live staff for hosting the Republican presidential candidate.
Media outlets buzzed about the "Saturday Night Live" cast member's reaction to a surprise appearance by the comic onstage.
Witnessing it all play out online was like opening a Russian nesting doll of microaggressions that wouldnt stop revealing themselves.
Jafar (played by Bowen Yang) called out DeSantis for being an "amateur" villain before blasting him over his battle with Disney.
He was floating over Montana because he loves the show "Yellowstone," the irritable balloon explained in an "MSNBC" interview on the cold open.
Mikey Day's Garland chillingly announces at a faux press conference: "I am the law."