It’s always devastating when your favorite character leaves your go-to TV show.

Sadly, after several successful seasons, Mitchell has announced she will be exiting the show.

“Words can’t express how beyond grateful I am for your consistent and unbreakable loyalty.

Maia Mitchell grinning

Fact: We have the best fandom in television.

She then elaborated on her decision toPeople.

“The pandemic was really hard for me.

Maia Mitchell posing with family

“And there was something about not being able to see them if something happened.”

There are a couple of projects in the works that may happen this summer.

But honestly, right now I’m just really enjoying the break.

I’m at home.”