Ego Nwodim is opening up about her time on Saturday Night Live and her decision to depart ahead of SNL's 51st season. In a recent episode of Sherri, host Sherri Shepherd highlighted that there are no Black women remaining in the SNL cast and asked Nwodim whether the moment carried extra weight for her. Nwodim clarified that her exit wasn't about pressure or disappointment but about timing and personal growth. "It was time to make space for something else for me," she said, emphasizing that leaving the show allowed her to pursue new opportunities. She also expressed a hopeful message for the future, stating, "I hope there will be more Black women on the show," underscoring the ongoing need for representation in late-night comedy. The discussion touched a broader industry conversation about diversity in the ensemble of Saturday Night Live. Nwodim's departure represents a pivotal moment for fans and critics evaluating how SNL addresses opportunities for Black women in sketch comedy. As SNL approaches its next season, this moment has sparked conversations about inclusion and the show's evolving cast. Nwodim's remarks contribute to the larger dialogue about representation in late-night television and the path forward for Black women in comedy.