The SNL breakout star responded to a disgruntled commenter’s statement on social media after Michelle Best, whom Yang identified as a background actor who appeared on SNL, claimed Yang was at fault for Gillis’ firing.

“Can we acknowledge that Bowen Yang (expletive) him off the show- and he’s the bigger man to come host after being unfairly ditched bc of a whiny queen,” Best wrote. “SNL fired him as a hater. He’s not. He’s very kind and has smart humor and stands up to bullying. Good for him!”