Peter Krause’s Next Acting Role Revealed After Shocking 9-1-1 Exit

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Peter Krause is heading back to the line of duty, but in new protective gear. 

Just nine months after his character, Captain Bobby Nash, was unexpectedly written off the TV show 9-1-1 during its eighth season, the experienced actor has landed a new leading role.

Peter, age 60, is joining the cast of NBC’s new crime drama, Protection, according to Deadline. The show centers on a law enforcement family who find themselves the target of an unknown attacker. Peter will play Mike Thornhill, a former Secret Service agent and a member of that family, in the pilot episode.

We don’t yet know much about Peter’s role or the other actors in the series. But the show will have a strong creative team: Josh Safran, known for Mean Girls, is writing and executive producing, and Jenna Bush Hager is joining as a producer.

This project will be Hoda Kotb’s first with Universal Studios as part of a new deal. She’ll be turning books featured in her ‘Read with Jenna’ book club—which started in 2019—into limited-run television series.

Fans will be thrilled to see Peter back on screen after his departure from 9-1-1. His exit from the ABC series last April was a shock to viewers. In a dramatic episode, his character Bobby contracted a dangerous virus and ultimately sacrificed himself to save Chimney, played by Kenneth Choi, giving him the last dose of a life-saving vaccine. He also shared a poignant farewell with his on-screen wife, Athena, portrayed by Angela Bassett.

Shortly after the episode’s release, Peter honored his character in a touching statement. 

The actor acknowledged fans were understandably disappointed by the loss of his character. He told Variety it was a difficult moment, but emphasized it was a deliberate creative decision for the show. He explained that his character, Bobby Nash, was intentionally written to make that sacrifice and that it served a purpose within the larger story.

He explained that first responders put their lives on the line to save others, and the storyline pays tribute to their bravery. The team behind the show 9-1-1 wants to recognize and honor all the dedicated men and women who work in these dangerous professions and keep our communities safe.

Jennifer Love Hewitt, who plays Maddie Han on 9-1-1, agreed, saying Bobby’s courageous choice truly reflected his character’s values.

It just hasn’t been the same since he left, honestly. Nothing feels quite right. He was the heart of our cast, the one we all looked up to. He was our hero, and to me, he always will be. It’s hard to explain the impact he had on all of us.

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Jenna Lyons has confirmed she won’t be participating in the next season of The Real Housewives of New York City.

Confirming the speculation, the former J. Crew Creative Director announced on Instagram on November 21st that she would be joining season 16 of RHONY as a ‘friend of.’ She explained that, because of her personal life, filming wouldn’t be fully possible, and everyone agreed this limited role was a good fit.

The fashion icon, who started on the Bravo show in 2022 for its fourteenth season, later decided she didn’t want to be just a supporting player.

After careful consideration, I’ve decided not to return to the show,” she explained. “I’d be the oldest and only openly gay woman there, and I think it’s a good chance for the show to introduce some fresh perspectives and a new energy.

Fans were surprised in 2025 to learn that Mehcad Brooks was leaving the NBC crime show before its 25th season.

Brooks, who joined the show in 2022, portrayed Detective Jalen Shaw for three seasons.

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In November, Chrishell shared on social media that she no longer needs the show for income. She explained that she’s fortunate to have other work and that continuing with the show was negatively affecting her well-being.

Jax Taylor has confirmed he won’t be back for season three of The Valley. This decision comes after viewers expressed concerns about his actions during the show’s second season.

In July 2025, the Bravo star, who is going through a difficult divorce from Brittany Cartwright, explained that he’s prioritizing his recovery, mental well-being, and raising their son, Cruz. He feels this time is essential for personal growth and becoming the best father he can be.

Okay, I’m still reeling! It feels like everyone I love on Saturday Night Live just decided to leave, all at once! Seriously, within days of each other, so many of the cast announced they weren’t coming back for the next season – the 51st! It’s devastating, honestly. I can’t believe it’s happening.

Longfellow and Walker each spent three seasons on SNL while Wakim exited after just one season.

Following the departures of Longfellow, Walker, and Wakim from Saturday Night Live, two more popular cast members, Gardner and Nwodim, announced they wouldn’t be back for the show’s 51st season. Gardner had been with the show for eight seasons, and Nwodim for seven.

Sofia Mattsson finished her role on the long-running soap opera in the summer of 2025 after seven years as Sasha Gilmore. Her character moved to Paris as part of the storyline.

Tracy Ifeachor, who starred in the popular HBO Max series The Pitt, decided not to return after its successful first season.

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Even though fans likely expected Joel Miller, played by Pedro Pascal, to die – his fate in April 2025 closely mirrored the events of The Last of Us Part II, the video game the second season of The Last of Us is based on – the shocking way his character was killed still came as a surprise.

Pascal, known for dying in roles on shows like Game of Thrones and Buffy the Vampire Slayer, wasn’t surprised by his character’s fate. He jokingly told Entertainment Weekly that he’s used to it – he actually enjoys playing characters who die!

Following what he called a “wild adventure,” Peter Krause finished his run as Captain Bobby Nash on the drama 9-1-1 with an episode airing in April 2025.

According to a statement to the Hollywood Reporter, the character Bobby Nash was intentionally created to make a powerful sacrifice, as a tribute to the bravery of first responders. Creator Dick Wolf explained that Bobby’s storyline was designed to honor those who risk their lives daily so others can survive.

Showrunner Tim Minear told Variety that killing off the popular, but troubled, firefighter was a big decision. However, after eight seasons, he felt it was necessary to raise the stakes for future storylines. “Someone’s got to die,” he explained, “if we want the show to feel genuinely risky.”

Summer just got a little less fun.

In June 2025, Paige DeSorbo revealed she was leaving the Bravo series after being on the show for seven seasons.

The Giggly Squad podcast cohost announced on Instagram that after seven summers, she’s moving on. She expressed gratitude for the experiences, the community, and the opportunities she’s had, but feels it’s time to end this part of her journey, saying that all good things eventually come to an end – even those that started with a few missteps.

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Before the third season of The Sex Lives of College Girls begins, Reneé Rapp has announced she will no longer be part of the show.

I came to LA thanks to the show College Girls and met some of my closest friends,” she shared on social media in July 2023. “After two and a half years, it’s brought me to all of you and this amazing community.

Mindy Kaling, one of the show’s creators, also confirmed that Renee Rapp was leaving. She posted on Instagram that they were sad to see Leighton Murray go, but excited for Rapp’s successful music career and upcoming tour, writing, “We can’t wait to see our friend on tour!!”

After over a year of speculation, Kevin Costner confirmed in June 2024 that he won’t be back for the final season of the popular Paramount drama, following his departure after four and a half seasons.

In February 2023, Ellen Pompeo finished her run as Meredith Grey on the ABC drama after playing the character for 19 years.

Pompeo admitted on The Drew Barrymore Show in December 2022 that she needed a change of pace, even though she’d already been back for a guest spot in May and continues to narrate the show. She explained that at 53, her mind feels a bit scattered, and she needs to try new things. ‘You can’t do the same thing, like The New York Times crossword, every single day,’ she said.

But she’s not gone for good. Pompeo still pops in and out of Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital.

Henry Cavill, known for playing Superman and Batman, has announced he’s leaving the Netflix series The Witcher after its third season. Liam Hemsworth will take over the role of Geralt, starting with season four and likely continuing in future seasons.

In an October 2022 Instagram post, Henry Cavill announced that after playing Geralt of Rivia, he would be stepping down from his role for Season 4, saying his time fighting monsters and having adventures as the character had come to an end.

Jesse Lee Soffer, an original cast member, left the show in 2022 after playing Detective Jay Halstead for ten seasons.

Everyone involved with the show has poured their heart and soul into making each week’s episode, and it’s been a rewarding experience,” said Jesse Soffer after his last appearance on the NBC show on October 5th. “I’m incredibly proud of my time playing Detective Jay Halstead.

After five seasons, Damian Lewis departed Showtime’s Billions in Oct. 2021.

In August 2021, Emily VanCamp left the TV show The Resident on Fox, marking the end of her role as a doctor on the series.

Madeleine Mantock, who played Macy on the CW’s Charmed reboot, decided to leave the show after three seasons. She announced her departure in 2021, calling the role a great opportunity and expressing her appreciation for the show’s producers, writers, and cast and crew.

Elizabeth Keen will never learn the truth about Raymond Reddington. Actress Megan Boone decided to leave The Blacklist after season eight, and her character was killed off before she could read a crucial letter revealing everything. Boone described her time on the show as “a dream” in a 2021 Instagram post, marking the end of her character’s story.

The second season of Bridgerton didn’t include Rege-Jean Page, who became a fan favorite in the first season of the popular Netflix drama. Fans were disappointed when it was announced in 2021 that he wouldn’t be returning.

He told Vanity Fair that he simply did the work he’d agreed to, and then took on additional assignments. “That’s all there is to it,” he said. “I wish there was a more exciting story behind it.”

Ruby Rose first appeared as Batwoman (Kate Kane) in a 2018 Arrowverse event and then led the CW’s Batwoman series for one season, becoming the first openly lesbian superhero to star in her own show. She left the role in 2020, shortly after the first season ended. Javicia Leslie then took over the role, playing a new character named Ryan Wilder who became the new Batwoman in season two.

Later on in season two, Kate got a bit of a face swap and returned played by Wallis Day.

America Ferrera left the show Superstore after its fifth season in 2020, which meant Cloud 9 lost its manager and the show lost a central character. Because of the pandemic, she made a brief appearance in the first two episodes of season six. When season six was decided to be the show’s last, she returned for the final episode to give her character, Amy, and Jonah (Ben Feldman) a satisfying conclusion to their story.

In the final episode of season four of the Syfy show The Magicians, Jason Ralph’s character, Quentin, successfully rescued Eliot, played by Hale Appleman, but died in the process. Although the show regularly features character deaths – it is called The Magicians – Ralph did not reprise his role in the fifth and final season.

Ahead of the final season, Arrow‘s Emily Bett Rickards announced her exit in a poem of sorts.

Felicity and I are very close, but we’ll be leaving after episodes one through seven,” she wrote.

She did, however, return for a guest appearance in the show’s 2020 series finale.

Lauren Cohan initially left The Walking Dead in 2018 after difficult contract talks. While she appeared in a few episodes of season nine, her character, Maggie Greene, disappeared after a time jump. Producers wanted her to come back, and when her short-lived TV show Whiskey Cavalier was canceled, she did. Cohan returned to The Walking Dead in October 2020, appearing in the 16th episode of season ten.

Following Danai Gurira’s co-star Cohan and Andrew Lincoln’s departures from the show, Gurira also left the zombie series. She first joined the AMC show in season three as Michonne, a skilled warrior with a katana, and her final episode aired in March 2020.

Nicollette Sheridan played the famous Alexis Carrington, appearing in several episodes of the first season and becoming a main cast member in the second. In 2019, she decided to leave the CW’s reboot of the show to care for her mother, who was unwell.

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