(CNN) Gabrielle Union is expressing gratitude in the wake of her controversial exit from "America's Got Talent."

The actress, along with fellow "AGT" judge Julianne Hough, will not return for the second season of "America's Got Talent: The Champions," which premieres January 6.

For that series judge Simon Cowell will be joined by Alesha Dixon, Heidi Klum and Howie Mandel.

On Wednesday night Union tweeted a message of thanks to those who have supported her.

So many tears, so much gratitude. THANK YOU! Just when you feel lost, adrift, alone... you got me up off the ground. Humbled and thankful, forever ❤ — Gabrielle Union (@itsgabrielleu) November 28, 2019

"So many tears, so much gratitude," she wrote. "THANK YOU! Just when you feel lost, adrift, alone... you got me up off the ground. Humbled and thankful, forever."

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