Bowen Yang has to have Kathryn Hahn fill in for him at 2026 Actor Awards after getting 'stuck in Antarctica'

Bowen Yang was a no-show at the 2026 Actor Awards on Sunday, but it wasn't because of the usual excuses about scheduling conflicts.

Instead, the 35-year-old former Saturday Night Live star couldn't make it because he was 'stuck in Antarctica.'

Yang had been scheduled to present at the ceremony, but Kathryn Hahn, 52, revealed that she was his last-minute fill-in.

She was joined by Heated Rivalry star Connor Storrie, who was fresh off hosting SNL for the first time the previous night.

The two strolled on stage early in the show to present the first award of the night for Female Actor in a Drama Series.

But before they got down to business, Hahn said she had a 'confession' to make.

'First of all, I wasn't even supposed to be presenting this award,' Hahn admitted. 'Right now, I am Bowen Yang. Because he is casually stuck in Antarctica.'

That normally would have sounded like an outlandish claim, but she and Storrie arrived with proof: a selfie Yang had snapped from Antarctica, which was projected on the massive screen behind them.

The comedian framed his photo to reveal the sea behind him and a picturesque glacier bridge in the distance.

He was bundled up against the cold in a thick red coat, and he had a black fleece hood under it that was pulled up around his face.

'Yeah, no, that's for real,' Hahn added comically as Storrie pointed up toward the screen.

Hahn did share any details about why Yang was in Antarctica, but The Hollywood Reporter confirmed that he had travel issues when it was time to leave the continent 

Storrie then asked Hahn if she remembered when Yang had 'played an actual iceberg on SNL.'

The 2021 Weekend Update sketch apparently wasn't a hit with the audience, as there was only mild laughter.'

'I mean, not really,' Hahn replied. 

'But anyway, you know what, we are here for it,' she continued before presenting the honor, which went to Keri Russell for her lead role on The Diplomat.

Hahn was competing for two awards at Sunday night's ceremony.

She was nominated individually in the Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series category for her Apple TV series The Studio, but it was her late costar Catherine O'Hara who won. 

The show's lead, Seth Rogen, ended up accepting the award on O'Hara's behalf after paying tribute to her.

But Hahn and the entire cast emerged triumphant toward the end of the show when the cast of The Studio won the award for Ensemble in a Comedy Series.

Michael B. Jordan pulled off the upset of awards season as he beat Timothée Chalamet for the top acting prize at the ceremony, which was formerly known as the SAG Awards.

That was not the only massive surprise for the talented star as his film, Sinners, also shocked as it earned top prize Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture at the event which took place at The Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall in Los Angeles. 

The 39-year-old star was left in tears as he earned the win in the Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role.

He beat out Chalamet who starred in Marty Supreme in a field which also included: Leonardo DiCaprio - One Battle After Another, Ethan Hawke - Blue Moon, and Jesse Plemons - Bugonia.

Chalamet,  30, - who previously won at the Critics Choice Awards and Golden Globe Awards - was a good sport as he stood up and applauded Jordan alongside his co-star Gwyneth Paltrow, 53.

When his name was announced, it was his mother Donna Jordan who had a shocked look on her face as she joyfully grabbed his shoulders.

During his speech, Jordan recognized his mother in a very sweet way as he said: 'Mom, thank you for driving me back and forth to New York, when we didn’t have enough money to go through the Holland Tunnel.'

The Ryan Coogler written and directed horror flick later earned the top ensemble acting prize over Frankenstein (Netflix), Hamnet (Focus Features), Marty Supreme (A24), and One Battle After Another (Warner Bros).

Delroy Lindo spoke out on behalf of the cast as they earned Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture just one week after he and Jordan were presenting at the BAFTAs last weekend when a guest with Tourette's bellowed the word 'n*****' at them.  

 John Davidson, whose life story inspired the BAFTA-nominated film I Swear, shouted the expletive while the black actors presented the first prize of the night at the Royal Festive Hall in London this past Sunday.

Lindo later hit out at BAFTA for failing to address the incident with him following the ceremony, saying he wished 'someone from BAFTA spoke to us afterward.'

Jessie Buckley was in disbelief as she triumphed over the likes of Kate Hudson and Emma Stone to earn the other top acting prize.

The 36-year-old Irish actress was emotional as she earned Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role for her work in Hamnet.

The star-studded field included the aforementioned Hudson for Song Sung Blue and Stone for Bugonia along with Rose Byrne - If I Had Legs I’d Kick You and Chase Infiniti - One Battle After Another.

The Chloé Zhao-directed and written film takes place after Agnes and William Shakespeare (Buckley and Paul Mescal) lose their son Hamnet to the plague and grapple with grief in 16th-century England, based on the novel of the same name. 

Amy Madigan was honored in the Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role category for her work in Weapons.

The 75-year-old actress won over: Odessa A’zion - Marty Supreme, Ariana Grande - Wicked: For Good, Wunmi Mosaku - Sinners, and Teyana Taylor - One Battle After Another. 

 Sean Penn was not in attendance but he did win Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role for One Battle After Another.

The 65-year-old acting legend won over Miles Caton - Sinners, Benicio Del Toro - One Battle After Another, Jacob Elordi - Frankenstein, and Paul Mescal - Hamnet.

Meanwhile, on the television side, Catherine O'Hara earned a posthumous honor just one month after her tragic death.

The talented Canadian-American actress passed away at 71 on January 30 from a blood clot in her lungs.

O'Hara earned Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Series for her work in The Studio.

In The Studio, O'Hara portrayed Patty Leigh who was the former studio head and mentor of Seth Rogen's character. 

The Apple TV+ series was a massive winner as they swept the comedy categories with a win for Rogen and another for the entire cast.

Rogen, 43, earned Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series. 

The Studio also won the top prize of Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series over Abbott Elementary (ABC), The Bear (FX/Hulu), Hacks (HBO Max), and Only Murders In The Building (Hulu).

On the drama television side, it was The Pitt that was the massive winner as Noah Wyle earned a massive honor while the entire cast earned the top honor.

The 54-year-old actor earned Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series for the HBO show.

The Pitt also earned Outstanding performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series over: The Diplomat (Netflix), Landman (Paramount+), Severance (Apple TV), and The White Lotus (HBO). 

The drama series is centered around the daily lives of healthcare professionals in a Pittsburgh hospital as they juggle personal crises, workplace politics, and the emotional toll of treating critically ill patients, revealing the resilience required in their noble calling. 

Meanwhile, Keri Russell was the first winner at the gala event as she earned the win in the Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series for their work in Netflix's The Diplomat.

She beat out an impressive field including favorite Rhea Seehorn who has earned several awards for her work in Pluribus.

Also nominated in the category were: Britt Lower - Severance, Parker Posey - The White Lotus , and Aimee Lou Wood - The White Lotus.

In the Diplomat, Russell portrays Katherine 'Kate' Wyler who is the newly appointed US Ambassador to the UK after an international crisis despite being not suited for the role as the position makes tectonic shifts for her marriage and political future.

Michelle Williams was another big winner as she earned  Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series.

The 45-year-old American actress was recognized for her work in FX series Dying For Sex.

Meanwhile, Owen Cooper earned a massive win at just 16-years-old for his role in Adolescence.

The young actor was not in attendance to accept the prize which was awarded in the Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series.