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- Last Updated
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Sherri Shepherd Urges SNL to Hire Black Woman After Ego Nwodim Exit
Sherri Shepherd has publicly urged "Saturday Night Live" to urgently cast another Black woman following the departure of Ego Nwodim, the show’s only Black female cast member, leaving Season 51 without any Black women on screen. Shepherd described the situation as an "emergency," emphasizing the critical need for representation on the long-running sketch comedy series, which is known for parodying real-life figures. She recounted her own exclusion from SNL parodies of "The View," where male cast members like Kenan Thompson and Tracy Morgan portrayed Black female hosts in the absence of Black women on the show. Despite the introduction of new cast members, none are Black women, prompting Shepherd to highlight the abundance of talented Black female comedians ready for such opportunities. She called on SNL not to disappoint its audience and to actively seek out Black female talent to restore diversity and authenticity to the cast. Shepherd’s plea reflects ongoing concerns about SNL’s historical challenges with on-screen representation of Black women, underscoring the importance of inclusivity in comedy.

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