Yet another Saturday Night Live exit has preceded the premiere of Season 51. After the dust seemed to have settled, with five major exits announced, Ego Nwodim is also not returning to Studio 8H this fall. Deadline reports that the comedian decided not to come back after creator Lorne Michaels revealed that the cast was set — and she was expected to be part of it.

In a statement, Nwodim said, “The hardest part of a great party is knowing when to say goodnight. But after seven unforgettable seasons, I have decided to leave SNL . 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, a

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