Ego Nwodim and four other cast members are leaving "Saturday Night Live" before its 51st season.

Ego Nwodim has announced her departure from "Saturday Night Live" (SNL) ahead of its 51st season, expressing gratitude to the show's creator and team. Four other cast members, Heidi Gardner, Devon Walker, Michael Longfellow, and Emil Wakim, are also leaving. New additions include Tommy Brennan, Jeremy Culhane, Kam Patterson, Veronika Slowikowska, and Ben Marshall. The new season premieres on October 4th.