NEW YORK CITY (CNN NEWSOURCE) — After five years, Leslie Jones is leaving SNL.

The “Saturday Night Live” comedian shared her farewell on Twitter Tuesday. There were rumors, but now the news is confirmed.

In a series of tweets, Jones thanked the producers, writers, crew, and her fellow cast members.

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Yes it’s true I am leaving Saturday Night Live. I cannot thank NBC, the producers, writers, and amazing crew enough for making SNL my second home these last five years. Lorne Michaels, you’ve changed my life in so many ways! Thank you for being my mentor and confidant and for pic.twitter.com/OjRrOx5owj — Leslie Jones 🦋 (@Lesdoggg) September 3, 2019

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always having my back. You not only have my loyalty but you have my heart too! You have shown me skills I never imagined I had. I leave a better performer because of you. To the incredible cast members: I will miss working, creating and laughing with you. pic.twitter.com/SStsLjip1B — Leslie Jones 🦋 (@Lesdoggg) September 3, 2019

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I will miss holding it down with Kenan everyday, I will miss Cecily’s impression of me making me laugh at myself often, I will miss Kate’s loving hugs and talks when I needed. And of course Colin, you porcelain-skinned Ken doll. I will miss all my cast mates!! pic.twitter.com/ZYfccj14xn — Leslie Jones 🦋 (@Lesdoggg) September 3, 2019

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Especially being at the table reads with them!! Everyone needs to know Leslie Jones couldn’t have done any of the things I did without these people.

One last thing – to the fans – you are the BEST!! Thank you for all the love and support through my SNL years pic.twitter.com/S8O1nixxps — Leslie Jones 🦋 (@Lesdoggg) September 3, 2019

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and I know you will be as excited as I am when you see some of the amazing projects and adventures that I have coming up very soon! Love you all!! #iamnotdeadjustgraduating

– Leslie pic.twitter.com/Uu0vLz3Khj — Leslie Jones 🦋 (@Lesdoggg) September 3, 2019

Jones said she’s “graduating” from SNL to start some exciting new projects. She previously starred in a reboot of “Ghostbusters” and is set to appear in the long-awaited sequel to “Coming to America” with Eddie Murphy. She didn’t share exactly what she has planned, but told fans it’ll be worth the wait.

SNL returns Sept. 28 for season 45 with actor Woody Harrelson as the host and Billie Eilish as the musical guest.