“It had to do with so many things that were completely internal.”

Bowen Yangdiscussed his apparent distance fromDave Chappelleduring the latter’sSNLappearance earlier this year.

In a new interview withVariety, Bowen was asked about the moment.

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“It had to do with so many things that were completely internal."

“I stand where I always stand on good nights.

It was not a physical distance that anyone was creating,” he replied.

“It had to do with so many things that were completely internal.”

Bowen Yang smiles while wearing a casual outfit, featuring a brown button-up shirt over a white shirt, in a studio setting

I was just confused, that was it.”

It feels like one person is trying to undo the other.

you’re free to read the full interview with Bowen and Kenanhere.

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