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Ego Nwodim Explains SNL Exit After Seven Seasons, Highlights Lack of Black Women in Current Cast

She says seven years felt like the right moment to “see other people” in her career.

Overview

  • Speaking on Sherri on Nov. 5, Nwodim described a “seven-year itch” and said she wants to explore other opportunities.
  • She confirmed an Off-Broadway comedy run at Lincoln Center’s Claire Tow Theater from Nov. 19–23, directed by Zhailon Levingston.
  • With her departure, SNL’s current roster has no Black women, drawing fresh on-air calls from Sherri Shepherd for the show to hire one.
  • Nwodim said she felt honored to be the seventh Black woman on SNL—one of only eight across 51 seasons—and expressed hope for more hires.
  • Deadline reports she has been cast in Hulu’s Not Suitable for Work, while she continues hosting her Thanks Dad podcast.