Leslie Jones Opens up About 'SNL' Departure

Leslie Jones Confirms Departure
From ‘Saturday Night Live’.
In a five-part statement posted to
Twitter, Leslie Jones finally confirmed
reports that she would not be starring
in the show’s 45th season.
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, Leslie Jones, via Twitter.
In a hashtag on the post, Jones referred to
her departure as “graduating” and hinted
at upcoming “projects and adventures.”.
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!!, Leslie Jones, via Twitter.
Jones then went on to thank the show's creator,
Lorne Michaels, calling him her “mentor and confidant.” .
Lorne Michaels, you’ve changed my life
in so many ways! Thank you for being my
mentor and confidant and for always having
my back. You not only have my loyalty but
you have my heart too!, Leslie Jones, via Twitter.
She also praised her cast-mates, saying she “couldn’t
have done any of the things [she] did” without them. .
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!!, Leslie Jones, via Twitter