“Empire” Was Renewed . . . But There Are “No Plans” to Bring Jussie Smollett Back

 

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More #Empire is coming your way! The Lyons will be back for Season 6 on @foxtv.

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Fox officially renewed “Empire” for a sixth season . . . but it doesn’t sound like JUSSIE SMOLLETT will be back.

A network exec said, quote, “By mutual agreement, the studio has negotiated an extension to Jussie’s option for Season Six, but at this time there are no plans for the character of Jamal to return to ‘Empire’.”

Jussie’s people are holding out hope though.  They said, quote, “We’ve been told that Jussie will not be on ‘Empire’ in the beginning of the season, but he appreciates they have extended his contract to keep Jamal’s future open.”

(Yeah, tough news for Jussie.  Hope he doesn’t beat himself up over it.)

 

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Count on meeee through thick and thin… a friendship thaaaaat will never end… Me and @tarajiphenson = bff’s forever. Catch the season 4 finale of @empirefox tonight at 8/7c. #CookieAndJamal #OneWeddingAndSomeFunerals #Empire

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