Gilbert announced her decision during Tuesday’s telecast.

“All right, I’m nervous,” she began.

I obviously love it here, and like I said, this was extremely difficult.

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I was looking at the next six months and just thinking there’s not time.

I love the hosts, I love the crew, I love our staff.

I’m so grateful to the audience for letting me in your homes every day.

I will come back.

I will guest cohost.

You’re not going to get rid of me, so I’ll be around be around.

Thank you so much."

Chen was replaced by Carrie Ann Inaba.

ABC has alreadyordered a second season ofThe Conners, which also stars John Goodman and Laurie Metcalf.