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Ego Nwodim Departs SNL, Previews New Creative Ventures
2 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Ego Nwodim left SNL after 7 seasons
- She's working on her own projects, including a one-woman show
- Nwodim is grateful for her SNL experience and close friendship with castmate Heidi Gardner
In October 2025, former Saturday Night Live cast member Ego Nwodim opened up about her life since leaving the iconic sketch comedy show. Nwodim, who announced her departure ahead of the current 51st season, says the past year has been "really great" as she's been able to work on her own projects and collaborate with new people.
One of Nwodim's upcoming ventures is a show at Lincoln Center, where she'll be workshopping a one-woman performance. While she remained tight-lipped about the specifics, the 37-year-old comedian teased that she has several other exciting projects in the works that she's eager to share with the public soon.
Nwodim, who spent 7 seasons on SNL, expressed deep gratitude for her time on the show and the friendships she formed, particularly with castmate Heidi Gardner. Nwodim calls Gardner one of the "most fortunate people on the planet" and says their bond is a special added bonus from her SNL experience.
