The premiere of Gossip Girl’s next season may be just around the corner, but there is one familiar face who will definitely not be making an appearance.

Connor Paolo (Eric Van der Woodsen on the show) has confirmed that he is leaving the show since becoming a series regular on ABC’s Revenge.

When asked if he will return to Gossip Girl the actor said:

“I’m done… You should never go back in life. Only forward.”

And how exactly will his character’s absence be explained to viewers?

“I went to college, right?” — Paolo admits he was fine with the non-showy goodbye. “I don’t think they knew I was leaving,” he explains.

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We wonder how Serena will cope without her brother. Will you miss Eric?