*Jemele Hill is officially out at ESPN, as Friday was her last day with the network.
After a year filled with controversy and a war of words with Trump’s White House, the columnist and host announced that reports about her departure were true.
Peep what she had to say on Twitter below.
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Over the last several weeks, there have been a lot of rumors about my job status. Today is my last day at ESPN.
More from me on closing one of the most special chapters in my life: pic.twitter.com/jReaH5sWhW
— Jemele Hill (@jemelehill) September 14, 2018
“When I started at ESPN in 2006, I had no idea that such a wonderful journey would take place over the next 12 years. This was the place where I became the best version of myself, both personally and professionally.
“However, the time has come for me to begin a new chapter in my life.”
Hill went on to thank executives at ESPN and singled out Michael Smith with an “I love you.”
To other colleagues at the network, she noted that: “I’ll always be rooting for you.”
The night before, Hill hinted news of her departure with this tweet:
Mood pic.twitter.com/u2bAu2nbrd
— Jemele Hill (@jemelehill) September 14, 2018
Hill’s current and former colleagues paid tribute on social media:
Love you, Sis. pic.twitter.com/xg39eueXx6
— Michael Smith (@michaelsmith) September 14, 2018
All love and only love. pic.twitter.com/6RNDXH0FXo
— Scott Van Pelt (@notthefakeSVP) September 14, 2018
No one better inside and out! Love you. ?
— Cari Champion (@CariChampion) September 14, 2018
I’ve known @jemelehill for 20 yrs. Not many people can handle the outpouring of hate nor resist the tidal wave of love as well as her. That’s because—to paraphrase Kipling—she knows they are both imposters. She, however, is not and never has been. That’s why she’s special ? https://t.co/nodpF6MhIp
— LZ Granderson (@LZGranderson) September 14, 2018
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