Bowen Yang denies ‘mocking’ Chappell Roan with SNL Moo Deng skit

Bowen Yang as the hippo Moo Deng and Chappell Roan (Images: NBC/Ryan Clemens)

Bowen Yang has denied mocking Chappell Roan during a Saturday Night Live (SNL) sketch that saw him dress up as the viral pygmy hippo Moo Deng.

The skit took place on the premiere of SNL‘s 50th season, which saw Hacks star Jean Smart on hosting duty and Jelly Roll as the show’s musical guest.

During the show’s Weekend Update segment, hosted by comedian Colin Jost, Yang appeared as Moo Deng, the 10-week-old baby pygmy hippo who has blown up on social media due to her playful and chaotic energy.

“For the past 10 weeks, I have been going nonstop. Running around, eating lettuce, trying to bite the water from a hose, and the response has

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