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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Sherri Shepherd Calls On ‘SNL’ To Cast A Black Woman In The Wake Of Ego Nwodim’s Exit: “It Is An Emergency”

During the Monday episode of her namesake talk show, host Sherri Shepherd called on Saturday Night Live to “not disappoint” viewers and hire a Black woman in the wake of repertory player Ego ...
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Ego Nwodim Admits Solidcore Has Taken Over Her Life, Too

Ego Nwodim is adding a new job title to her otherwise theatrical resumé. After announcing her departure from "Saturday Night Live," the comedian officially came out as a Solidcore stan and ...
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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 ...