Overview

• Ego Nwodim announced her departure on Instagram on Sept. 12, saying she decided to leave after seven seasons.
• An NBC spokesperson confirmed she is exiting to pursue other opportunities.
• Nwodim had been listed among returnees earlier in the week; Deadline reported she decided to leave after Lorne Michaels told staff the Season 51 cast was set.
• Her exit follows those of Heidi Gardner, Devon Walker, Michael Longfellow and Emil Wakim, with five newcomers—Tommy Brennan, Jeremy Culhane, Kam Patterson, Veronika Slowikowska and Ben Marshall—joining the cast.
• Known for breakout bits like Lisa from Temecula and her viral “Miss Eggy” Weekend Update segment, Nwodim leaves as Season 51 approaches its Oct. 4 premiere on NBC and Peacock.