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Penny Johnson Jerald has revealed she will not be returning to

The actress starred in the role of Captain Victoria Gates since season four.

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Jerald shared the news with her Twitter followers, revealing that she was "surprised and saddened" to hear that she would no longer be a part of the show.

fans around the world," the update read. "As of late yesterday I am surprised and saddened to learn that I will no longer be a part of the

family. Thank you all for your support and love. Hugs from PJJ."

To my Castle fans around the world, as of late yesterday I am surprised and saddened to learn that I will no (cont) http://t.co/ShjcoiU61Z

, Jerald\'s exit from the ABC crime drama is a result of new "creative tweaks" planned for the show after David Amann stepped down as showrunner.

Nathan Fillion and Stana Katic will reprise their respective roles of Richard Castle and Kate Beckett.

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