Ego Nwodim, a fan-favorite on “Saturday Night Live,” introduced Friday she’s leaving the sequence after seven seasons. Her announcement comes after studies that the solid was set for Season 51, which begins in October.
“I am immensely grateful to Lorne for the opportunity, to my castmates, the writers, and the crew for their brilliance, support, and friendship,” she continued. “Week after week on that stage taught me more than I could have ever imagined, and I will carry those memories (and that laughter) with me always.”
A spokesperson for NBC confirmed the departure, saying Nwodim determined to pursue different alternatives.
Nwodim had develop into a stand-out solid member since becoming a member of the solid in 2018, enjoying well-known characters like Lisa from Temecula and not too long ago, her slapstick comedian alter ego, Miss Eggy.
The viral reputation of a few of her hit sketches, particularly Lisa from Temecula, got here as a shock to Nwodim. Chatting with The Occasions in 2023, she stated “There’s something so magical about that, that you can’t know what’s going to work and what’s going to hit hard,” she stated. “And hit that hard — I could have never guessed it.”
Nwodim performed Wealthy Auntie with No Youngsters, one other beloved character, throughout a Weekend Replace section with anchor Michael Che in 2023.
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Outdoors 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 Times.” She’s additionally set to seem within the upcoming Netflix comedy movie “Little Brother” with John Cena.
Different solid 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 solid: Tommy Brennan, Jeremy Culhane, Ben Marshall, Kam Patterson and Veronika Slowikowska. Marshall was beforehand on the “SNL” writing employees and is thought for his on-camera appearances as part of the Please Don’t Destroy comedy trio.
The 51st season of “Saturday Night Live” premieres Oct. 4.
