Ego Nwodim Leaves ‘S.N.L.’ After 7 Seasons
After seven seasons on “Saturday Night Live,” Ego Nwodim has chosen to leave the show, she announced on social media on Friday. She is the fifth cast member whose departure has been announced this summer.
“The hardest part of a great party is knowing when to say goodnight,” Nwodim wrote. She added: “I am immensely grateful to Lorne for the opportunity, to my castmates, the writers, and the crew for their brilliance, support, and friendship. 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.”
Nwodim, 37, was known for many characters on the NBC sketch show, including her impersonation of Dionne Warwick; Veronda, the “rich auntie with no kids”; and her signature character, Lisa From Temecula.
“I love playing characters who are strong and wrong, who are disruptive and indignant about it,” Nwodim told NBC last year. “Lisa was a perfect dream for me.”
