Overview

• Ego Nwodim announced her exit on Sept. 12 in an Instagram post, calling her seven-season run “unforgettable” and thanking Lorne Michaels, cast, writers and crew.
• An NBC spokesperson confirmed her departure and said she decided to pursue other opportunities.
• Nwodim joined in 2018, was promoted to repertory status in 2020, and became a breakout with recurring bits like Lisa from Temecula and a viral Miss Eggy Weekend Update moment.
• Her exit follows recent departures by Heidi Gardner, Devon Walker, Michael Longfellow and Emil Wakim, as SNL adds Tommy Brennan, Jeremy Culhane, Kam Patterson, Veronika Slowikowska and Ben Marshall.
• Deadline reported she made the decision after Michaels informed talent the Season 51 cast was set, a late change after her name initially appeared on returner lists.