Glee creator Ryan Murphy confirmed this week that Lea and her co-stars Cory Monteith and Chris Colfer will star in the upcoming third season of the hit US TV show, but their characters will graduate at the end of the shows and leave the series.
But Michele, 24, has since said she is fine with leaving her role as Rachel Berry in the musical-comedy.
She tweeted yesterday: 'We always knew we'd graduate in real time. It's all part of the plan and it's all good! It's going to make Season 3 amazing!!!
'To Gleeks everywhere, you're in my heart now and forever. Love u all!!! This is just the beginning!!'