Another Saturday Night Live<\/a> favorite is leaving the show<\/a> ahead of its upcoming season.<\/p>\n On Friday, Sept. 12, Ego Nwodim revealed that she has chosen to depart SNL after seven seasons. She took to Instagram to share the news and bid a heartfelt farewell to the show and her castmates.<\/p>\n \u201cThe hardest part of a great party is knowing when to say goodnight,\u201d Nwodim wrote. \u201cBut after seven unforgettable seasons, I have decided to leave SNL. I am immensely grateful to [creator and showrunner] Lorne Michaels for the opportunity, to my castmates, the writers, and the crew for their brilliance, support, and friendship.\u201d<\/p>\n During her run on the show, Nwodim was known for her quick-witted, memorable one-liners and her humorous social commentary. Some fan favorite characters of the well-done steak-loving Lisa from Temecula and the Weekend Update commentator Miss Eggy. Most recently, she prompted a viral moment on the show during a Weekend Update segment when she declared \u201cThese men ain\u2019t what?,\u201d with the audience responding \u201cs**t!\u201d \u2014 visibly taking her by surprise<\/a>.<\/p>\n COMPLEX SHOP:<\/b> Shop the brands you love, anytime and anywhere. Uncover what’s next. Buy. Collect. Obsess.<\/a><\/p>\n She continued her farewell note expressing gratitude for her run on SNL, which began during the show\u2019s 44th season in 2018<\/a>. \u201cWeek after week on that stage taught me more than I could have ever imagined, and I will carry those<\/p>\n memories (and that laughter) with me always now invite me to your weddings please!!!\u201d<\/p>\n Nwodim is the latest SNL cast member to depart the show<\/a>. Last month, it was reported that Michael Longfellow, Heidi Gardner, Devon Walker, and Emil Wakim would not return for the show\u2019s 51st season, much to fans\u2019 surprise.<\/p>\n Outside of SNL, Nwodim is set to star in the upcoming films Gabby\u2019s Dollhouse and Little Brother.<\/p>\n SNL\u2019s 51st season will premiere Saturday, Oct. 4 on NBC and Peacock.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n ‘Saturday Night Live’ Cast Shake-Up Confirmed<\/span><\/p>\n ,<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n ‘Saturday Night Live’ Pokes Fun at Morgan Wallen’s Viral Early Exit<\/span><\/p>\n ,<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n On Set With Basketball Star Steph Curry, The Acting Rookie<\/span><\/p>\n Teyana Taylor Says She’s Learned to ‘Properly Love’: ‘I’m Gonna Take My Time’<\/a><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n Alix Earle Admits Her \u2018Dancing With the Stars\u2019 Routine Has Her Out of Breath<\/a><\/i><\/b><\/p>\nRelated News<\/h3>\n
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