Sherri Shepherd, Jenny McCarthy leaving 'The View' next season

NEW YORK (KABC) -- ABC's "The View" is facing another show shakeup. Sherri Shepherd and Jenny McCarthy announced they are leaving the daytime talk show next season.

Shepherd, who joined the cast seven years ago, says she is moving on to other ventures.

"It's been seven wonderful years on The View and after careful consideration it is time for me to move on. I am extremely grateful to Barbara Walters and Bill (Geddie)for giving me the opportunity," Shepherd said in a statement on Thursday. "I look forward to the business opportunities that lay ahead for me and I am incredibly grateful to my View family and my fans for supporting me on this journey."

Shortly after the announcement, McCarthy tweeted, "If Sherri goes...I go too. #sisters."

She added, "My View will be changing too. As will with many hard working folks. Thanks to everyone at the show for your dedication and an amazing year."

An ABC spokesperson said in a statement that "The View" will be "moving in an exciting new direction next year and ABC has made decisions to evolve the show creatively."

Former hosts Joy Behar and Elisabeth Hasselbeck left the show last year.