Kari Byron, Tory Belleci, and Grant Imahara are leaving 'MythBusters'

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Published on August 22, 2014 02:12PM EDT

At the end of last night’s episode of MythBusters, Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman announced that Kari Byron, Tory Belleci, and Grant Imahara were leaving the show. In the aftermath of the announcement, all involved took to Twitter to say their goodbyes; Byron also announced that the “show is taking a new direction.”

It’s been an amazing ride for 10 years! We couldn’t have done it without you guys. You’re the best fans anyone could wish for. Thank you

— Tory Belleci (@ToryBelleci) August 22, 2014

After a decade of the Mythbusters, we are no longer with the show. Thank you to all the fans who have supported us.

— Kari Byron (@KariByron) August 22, 2014

The show is taking a new direction. It was an amazing run. I learned so much about myself and the world. I love you all @MythBusters

— Kari Byron (@KariByron) August 22, 2014

I am sad for an ending but there will be exciting new adventures for us.

— Kari Byron (@KariByron) August 22, 2014

Thanks @MythBusters for allowing us to teach science in a whole new way. Also, explosions. Now, on to the next adventure!

— Grant Imahara (@grantimahara) August 22, 2014

.@KariByron, @grantimahara & @ToryBelleci, it’s been a pleasure to not only work with you but call you our friends. pic.twitter.com/zeskb0OWtA

— Adam Savage (@donttrythis) August 22, 2014

We want to thank @KariByron @GrantImahara @ToryBelleci for their tireless work, and wish them all the best. https://t.co/pmMSqiRAH1

— MythBusters (@MythBusters) August 22, 2014

Update: Discovery has released the following statement: “Kari, Tory and Grant have been an incredibly important part of MythBusters for over a decade. From explosions to car crashes to even more explosions, this trio has helped shape MythBusters into the Emmy-nominated series it is today. Everyone at Discovery wants to thank them for their tireless work busting almost 1000 myths, and we wish them all the best on their future endeavors.”

Kari Byron, Tory Belleci, and Grant Imahara are leaving 'MythBusters'

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