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'Real Housewives of Atlanta' Cast News, Update: Bravo Network Speaks About NeNe Leakes' Departure, TV Star Teases Her New Project

Cast member NeNe Leakes is leaving the hit reality TV drama "The Real Housewives of Atlanta."

"This is so hard for me to type! I cry as I do so! I am so Grateful for all the love and laughs!" Leakes told her fans over at Instagram. "Thank you so much to everyone that has watched and supported me over the years on this amazing platform! With lots of thoughts and prayer I've decided to step out on faith and not fear. #nomoRHOA4me."

Leakes' representative later on confirmed to E! News that the TV star is not included in the roster of the cast for the next season of the Bravo show.

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The media outlet meanwhile cited the network's statement about the exit news.

"We wish NeNe well after seven memorable seasons of The Real Housewives of Atlanta. We will miss her bloop bloop's and her great one liners. We look forward to the eighth season of The Real Housewivs of Atlanta in the fall,"

The 48-year-old TV personality also spoke with People.com about the big decision she has made on her career as well as tease about her new television project.

"This was definitely a hard decision for me," Leakes said. "Me and my husband [Gregg Leakes] have been going back and forth on it for weeks now. But my contract is up and I just think this is the right time. This is my opportunity to spread my wings and do different things."

Her new show, on the other hand, is expected to commence filming this week.

"I'm actually going to be doing a new primetime television show with a big legend. All of my fans will get to see me be really happy, witty and funny and tell all of those one liners that I always have said on Housewives."

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