Ego Nwodim is the latest member to announced their departure from “Saturday Night Live” amid a major cast shakeup.
Nwodim said she has “decided to leave” the iconic late-night sketch comedy show “after seven unforgettable seasons” on her Instagram story Friday, Sept. 12.
“The hardest part of a great party is knowing when to say goodnight,” the 37-year-old opened with.
“I am immensely grateful to Lorne [Michaels] for the opportunity, to my castmates, the writers, and the crew for their brilliance, support, and friendship,” Nwodim wrote. “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.”
The actress then concluded her announcement with a joke by saying, “now invite me to your weddings please!!!”
Nwodim first joined “SNL” for the show’s 44th season in 2018. Some of her most popular characters include her Dionne Warwick impersonation, Veronda — the “rich auntie with no kids” — and Lisa From Temecula. She is the latest member to announce their departure ahead Season 51 premiere of “SNL” next month.
Heidi Gardner, Devon Walker, Michael Longfellow and Emil Wakim have all left the show, according to E! News. “SNL” also split up the sketch comedy trio Please Don’t Destroy, as Martin Herlihy moves to the writing staff and John Higgins leaves the show, Variety reported.
Returning cast members include Kenan Thompson, Michael Che, Colin Jost, Bowen Yang, Marcello Hernández, Sarah Sherman, Mikey Day, Andrew Dismukes, Chloe Fineman and James Austin Johnson.
Newcomers include Tommy Brennan, Jeremy Culhane, Ben Marshall, Kam Patterson and Veronika Slowikowska.
“SNL” Season 51 premieres on Saturday, Oct. 4
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