"The hardest part of a great party is knowing when to say goodnight,"
"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. Now invite me to your weddings please!!!"
"Nwodim, a Comedy Bang! Bang! favorite, brought a strong penchant for character work to SNL during her time on the show. She often displayed this at the Weekend Update desk, where she played characters like Rich Auntie With No Kids and Charlotte the Stingray. She also did a slate of impressions on the show, ranging from Jada Pinkett Smith to Katt Williams. She might be best remembered for making Pedro Pascal (and everyone else) break while playing her signature Lisa From Temecula."
Ego Nwodim is departing Saturday Night Live after seven seasons and will not return for season 51, which premieres October 4. She joined the show in 2018 and announced her exit with gratitude for Lorne, castmates, writers, and crew. Nwodim became known for strong character work and recurring Weekend Update pieces, including roles like Rich Auntie With No Kids and Charlotte the Stingray, as well as impressions from Jada Pinkett Smith to Katt Williams. Her memorable bits, such as Lisa From Temecula, often caused on-set breaks. The show faces a practical need to cast a Black woman replacement before the season starts.
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