Fans of the 'Simpsons' show will be glad to hear that voice actor Harry Shearer will not actually not be leaving the series, as was believed over a month ago.

Seven weeks ago, Shearer tweeted that he would be departing the series, which meant taking his titular roles as Mr. Burns, Ned Flanders, Principal Skinner, Smithers, and more with him. He wasn't clear on the reason why, but stated that the show was interfering with other various projects.

Producer Al Jean has since tweeted the actor would not be leaving and has attempted to clear up the misunderstanding.

"Shearer has signed the same contract as did the other five primary voice actors-Dan Castellaneta, Yeardley Smith, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, and Hank Azaria-keeping the show's original cast fully intact, EW has learned. These deals, which run for four seasons (including a network option for seasons 29 and 30), are estimated at more than $300,000 per episode. Fox recently renewed The Simpsons for a 27th and 28th season, which will bring its episode tally to 625," writes EW.

Shearer, being with the show for over 26 years was a staple in the 'Simpsons' lineage. Despite this, Al Jean was prepared to hire new voice actors to take over Shearer's place.

"Jean told EW last month that if Shearer did not change his mind and return, his impressive roster of characters-which also include Seymour Skinner, Lenny, Dr. Hibbert, Kent Brockman, Reverend Lovejoy and Otto-would not be retired; new cast members would be hired to continue voicing those roles. Shearer's deal was completed in enough time to avoid that scenario, and his temporary absence behind the scenes will not be significantly felt on the new season," writes EW.

The next season of the 'Simpsons' will commence on September 27.