Ego Nwodim, a fan-favorite on “Saturday Night time Stay,” introduced Friday she’s leaving the sequence after seven seasons. Her announcement comes after reviews that the forged was set for Season 51, which begins in October.
Nwodim posted the information of her departure on Instagram Friday, writing, “The toughest a part of an important occasion is figuring out when to say goodnight. However after seven unforgettable seasons, I’ve determined to depart SNL.”
“I’m immensely grateful to Lorne for the chance, to my castmates, the writers, and the crew for his or her brilliance, help, and friendship,” she continued. “Week after week on that stage taught me greater than I may have ever imagined, and I’ll carry these reminiscences (and that laughter) with me all the time.”
A spokesperson for NBC confirmed the departure, saying Nwodim determined to pursue different alternatives.
Nwodim had turn out to be a stand-out forged member since becoming a member of the forged in 2018, taking part in well-known characters like Lisa from Temecula and lately, her slapstick comedian alter ego, Miss Eggy.
The viral recognition of a few of her hit sketches, particularly Lisa from Temecula, got here as a shock to Nwodim. Talking to The Occasions in 2023, she stated “There’s one thing so magical about that, that you may’t know what’s going to work and what’s going to hit exhausting,” she stated. “And hit that arduous — I may have by no means guessed it.”
Nwodim performed Wealthy Auntie with No Children, one other beloved character, throughout a Weekend Replace phase with anchor Michael Che in 2023.
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Exterior of her time on the NBC sketch comedy present, Nwodim had appeared in a number of tv sequence, together with “Poker Face,” “It’s Florida, Man,” “Mr. Throwback” and “Good Occasions.” She’s additionally set to look within the upcoming Netflix comedy movie “Little Brother” with John Cena.
Different forged members departing from “SNL” this season are Heidi Gardner, Michael Longfellow, Devon Walker and Emil Wakim.
There are additionally 5 newcomers becoming a member of the forged: Tommy Brennan, Jeremy Culhane, Ben Marshall, Kam Patterson and Veronika Slowikowska. Marshall was beforehand on the “SNL” writing employees and is understood for his on-camera appearances as part of the Please Don’t Destroy comedy trio.
The 51st season of “Saturday Night time Stay” premieres Oct. 4.
