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Why Did Ego Nwodim Leave ‘SNL’? Her Exit Explained

The 2025 Saturday Night Live cast shakeup stirred quite a debate online as new featured players joined the show. Among the most shocking exits came from Ego Nwodim, who was a fan-favorite for ...
Entertainment Weekly

Ego Nwodim lands first gig since shocking SNL exit

Ego Nwodim has landed her first project since exiting Saturday Night Live. The comedian, who announced her departure from SNL last month ahead of the show's 51st season, will perform a comedy ...
Deadline.com

Ego Nwodim Lands First Gig Following ‘SNL’ Exit & Joins ‘The Comedy Series’ Lineup

Ego Nwodim has landed her first show following her exit from Saturday Night Live. The stand-up comedian will perform at Lincoln Center Theater’s Claire Tow Theater in New York City. The show ...
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SNL's Ego Nwodim and Heidi Gardner are among the stars leaving the show | NPR

SNL's Ego Nwodim (as Miss Eggy) joined Weekend Update anchors Colin Jost and Michael Che for a segment in May 2025. She has since announced Season 50 was her last with the show.Photo by Will ...
Complex

Wanda Sykes Says Kenan Thompson Is 'Gonna Be in a Lot Of Wigs' Following Ego Nwodim's 'SNL' Exit

The last Black woman is leaving the Saturday Night Live cast. Earlier this month, Ego Nwodim revealed she’s leaving the sketch comedy show after seven seasons. Wanda Sykes was asked about ...
Yahoo

For the first time in years, ‘SNL’ set to begin season without a Black woman in the cast

Ego Nwodim attends SNL50: The Homecoming Concert at Radio City Music Hall on February 14, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images) Ego Nwodim’s departure leaves the ...