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Black-ish is going out with a bang [3]! The beloved ABC series will be ending with its upcoming eighth season in 2022, but before it comes to a close, Michelle Obama [4] will be making a special appearance as a guest star. According to Deadline, the former first lady is expected to appear [5] as herself, but no other details have been revealed at the time.
"#blackish is going all out for the final season! We are honoured to have trailblazer @michelleobama join us as an upcoming guest star," the show's official Instagram account posted on Oct. 28 alongside a photo of Obama with the cast — including Anthony Anderson, Trace Ellis Ross, Yara Shahidi [6], Marcus Scribner, Miles Brown, Marsai Martin, and more. The Becoming [7] author also shared her excitement on Twitter [8], writing, "I've long been a fan of @BlackishABC's wit and all-around brilliance, and it was such a thrill to join in for an episode. I can't wait for you all to see it! ❤️"