Two Former Cast Members Reveal How Challenging 'SNL' Environment Can Be

Heidi Gardner and Ego Nwodim get candid on the competitive and challenging work environment they went through while on 'Saturday Night Live.' ...
Hollywood Life

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 ...
The Grio

Ego Nwodim announces first gig since leaving SNL: ‘You’re gonna want to be there’

One month after Ego Nwodim announced her departure from “Saturday Night Live,” she is booked and busy. On Wednesday, October 15, the 37-year-old comedian and actress announced she is gearing up to ...
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 show ...
AV Club

Ego Nwodim sets first post-SNL project

Ego Nowdim is taking her next step. Last month, the former Saturday Night Live cast member shared that for her, the sketch show was “always meant to be a stepping stone,” per People. “There’s so ...
The Hollywood Reporter

Sherri Shepherd Calls on ‘SNL’ to Quickly Cast Another Black Woman After Ego Nwodim’s Departure: “It Is an Emergency”

After seven seasons, Nwodim announced she would be leaving the sketch comedy show ahead of the season 51 premiere. By Carly Thomas Associate Editor The actress and comedian said on Monday’s episode ...