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Bowen Yang Transforms Into Charli XCX for Political-Themed Talk Show on ‘SNL’ Season Premiere: Watch


Bowen Yang portrayed Charli XCX on a political-themed talk show sketch during the "Saturday Night Live" season 50 premiere on Sept. 28.

During the season 50 premiere of Saturday Night Live on Sept. 28, cast member Bowen Yang hilariously portrayed British pop star Charli XCX in a political-themed talk show featuring her current tourmate Troye Sivan(played by SNL ‘s Sarah Sherman) as the DJ. Yang’s Charli — who sported a black wig, dark sunglasses and stylish dress — then welcomed her guests: club legend Susanne Bartsch (played by SNL host Jean Smart), CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins (Chloe Fineman) and Rep. Jasmine Crockett (Ego Nwodim). Saturday’s SNL season premiere also featured musical guest Jelly Roll, making his debut on the long-running NBC sketch comedy show.

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