Hannah Einbinder and Jean Smart pictured backstage at the Emmys on Sunday

Hannah Einbinder has confirmed rumours that the upcoming fifth season of Hacks will be the last.

The comedian and actor shared what she described as the “bittersweet” news while speaking to reporters on the red carpet at the Emmy Awards on Sunday night.

“We’re going to start [filming] next week, and knowing it’s the last season is really bittersweet,” she told E! host Heather McMahan. “But I think it’s right, you know?”

Hannah added that she thought the end of the fifth season was the right time to end the show, as it was better to call time on Hacks when it is still popular and loved.

“I think it’s nice to do something as many times as it should be done,” she explained on the awards show red carpet. “Not overstay your welcome.........

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