Comedian Ego Nwodim announced Friday she is departing “Saturday Night Live” after seven seasons with the long-running NBC sketch comedy series, Good Morning America reports.

Nwodim shared the news through a heartfelt Instagram post reflecting on her time with the show, which began when she joined the cast in 2018.

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

During her tenure, Nwodim became known for her standout impressions of singer Dionne Warwick and original characters, including the boisterous “Lisa from Temecula.”

In her farewell message, the comedian expressed gratitude to SNL creator Lorne Michaels “for the opportunity” and thanked “castmates, the writers, and the cr

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