Ego Nwodim will not return for Saturday Night Live season 51 amid the onslaught of cast changes. "The hardest part of a great party is knowing when to say goodnight," Nwodim, 37, wrote in an Instagram statement on Friday, September 12. "But, after seven unforgettable seasons, I have decided to leave SNL. I am immensely grateful to [executive producer] Lorne [Michaels] for the opportunity, to my castmates, the writers and the crew for their brilliance, support and friendship.