Overview
- On Oct. 28, Heidi Gardner appeared on Ego Nwodim’s Thanks Dad podcast for an emotional reunion following their departures from Saturday Night Live before Season 51.
- Both comedians described SNL as competitive and “not the easiest place to work,” as they emphasized grace and generosity as the true measure of success there.
- Nwodim said they bonded instantly after being assigned the same dressing room when she joined the cast in 2018, a year after Gardner.
- Gardner grew tearful recalling the April 5 episode hosted by Jack Black and praised Nwodim’s viral “Miss Eggy” Weekend Update moment.
- Nwodim announced in September that she chose to leave after seven seasons, while Gardner has not commented on her exit, which the New York Post reported involved a non‑renewed contract.