Leslie Jones will not be returning to NBC’s Saturday Night Live upcoming season this September.

According to THR, sources close to the artiste revealed that she opted to depart the series and will instead focus on her upcoming feature film projects and Netflix comedy special.

Jones joined the show as a castmember in 2014 after originally boarding the series as a writer and broke out during multiple appearances on its popular “Weekend Update” segments.

Apparently, she is the only cast who will not be returning for the upcoming 45th season. It’s unclear if SNL will bring someone to fill her space.

SNL is set to return Sept. 28 with host Woody Harrelson and musical guest Billie Elish.

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