Ego Nwodim, who exited Saturday Night Live after seven seasons, is set to host the 2026 Film Independent Spirit Awards. The SNL alum’s debut as an awards show host was announced on Tuesday. “No stage celebrates the incredible work of these visionary artists and independent creators everywhere quite like the Spirit Awards,” Nwodim said in a statement. “I can’t wait to join Film Independent for an afternoon of fun, laughs, and a few surprises.” The February 15 show will mark its 41st celebration of “excellence in independent film and television,” according to the Film Independent’s acting president, Brenda Robinson. After her shocking SNL exit in September, Nwodim said that it was “not the easiest place to work.” The previous two Spirit Awards shows were hosted by another Saturday Night Live
Departing ‘SNL’ Star Lands Big Awards Show Hosting Gig
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