Ice-T is chilling with Law & Order: SVU‘s latest decision.
With Kelli Giddish back as Amanda Rollins for the entirety of season 27, Ice-T finally explained why his character, Sergeant Fin Tutuola, hasn’t been in as many scenes recently.
He explained to TMZ in an interview on November 24th that it was a financial decision. They rehired Kelli, but couldn’t afford to keep both her and him on full-time. He said they told him he’d be brought in to work on projects as needed throughout the year.
He explained that everyone was eager to have Kelli return. With the arrival of new officers, he confirmed he wasn’t leaving the show, and his priority was getting ready for Season 28. This year, the producers had told him they would be giving him a lighter workload, which he appreciated and understood.
Even though he’s been on the show for a long time – joining in season two and second only to Mariska Hargitay in terms of tenure at 67 years old – he was still a bit worried about the change.
He remembered asking the executives if they were planning to let him go. They assured him they weren’t, telling him they couldn’t picture Law & Order continuing without him.
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Nonetheless, the “Colors” rapper will only have love for his SVU family, no matter the outcome.
After 27 years with the show, I have no intention of saying anything bad about it. They’ve been incredibly supportive of me, and my hope is to make it to Season 28. It’s given me the opportunity and time to pursue other projects and interests as well.
He shared that he’s happy with where his life is going, especially enjoying making new music. Although he’s not retiring anytime soon, Ice-T – who has three children, including 9-year-old Chanel with his wife Coco Austin, as well as LeTesha, 49, and Tracy Jr., 34 – expressed his gratitude for the continued support from his fans.
Honestly, it makes me SO happy to hear people are upset! He said that with a little grin, and it just proves how much we all adore him. He was joking, of course, saying he’d be worried if we didn’t miss seeing him. But it’s true! We NEED more Fin! And the best part? He promised we’ll get little bits of him throughout the whole season! I’m already counting down the moments. It’s such a relief to know he’s not going anywhere completely, just… strategically appearing when we need him most. I’m obsessed, obviously.
Kelli was thrilled to be back with the team for the newest episode, especially after leaving partway through season 24. She couldn’t stop talking about how happy she was to return.
She told Extra last month she was thrilled about the news. It just felt like the right decision. As soon as she received the offer, she immediately knew she wanted to accept it. She’s excited to return to the show, especially with a new showrunner bringing fresh ideas. Despite being the 27th season, everything feels new and revitalized.
I’m so relieved Fin and Rollins are sticking around at the 16th precinct! But if you’re like me and always shocked by TV show departures, keep reading – there’s more news about characters leaving other shows coming up!
Jenna Lyons has confirmed she won’t be back for season 16 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 her personal life wasn’t suitable for filming, they agreed this role was a good fit.
The fashion icon, who started on the Bravo show in 2022 for its fourteenth season, realized she didn’t want to be just a supporting player.
After careful consideration, I’ve decided not to return to the show,” she said. “I’d be the oldest and only openly gay woman on the cast, and I think it’s a good time to allow for some fresh perspectives and a new energy to come in.
I was honestly so surprised when Mehcad Brooks announced he was leaving the show back in 2025! It was a real shock to all of us fans, especially right before season 25. I’m still a little sad about it, but I wish him all the best.
Brooks, who joined the show in 2022, portrayed Detective Jalen Shaw for three seasons.
After nine seasons, the A-list realtor is done selling mega-mansions on the Netflix reality show.
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 impacting her mental well-being.
Jax Taylor has said he won’t be back for season three of The Valley. This decision comes after many viewers expressed concerns about his actions on the show last season.
In July 2025, the Bravo star, currently going through a difficult divorce from Brittany Cartwright, explained that his priorities are getting sober, improving his mental health, and being a good coparent. He believes taking this time to focus on himself is essential, particularly for the sake of their son, Cruz.
Several cast members from Saturday Night Live recently announced they won’t be back for the show’s 51st season, with the news coming within a short period of time for each of them.
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, Gardner and Nwodim, both popular cast members, also 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 to leave after its successful first season.
The actress shared on Instagram on July 10th how honored she was to play Dr. Heather Collins in this season’s innovative show. She also thanked viewers for watching and sharing their personal stories with her.
Okay, so everyone knew the show was heading towards Joel’s ending, especially because it mirrored what happened in the game – that April 2025 bit was a huge clue! But honestly? Nothing could have prepared me for how it happened. Seeing Joel… impaled like that? It was absolutely devastating, even knowing it was coming. I was completely stunned, and I’m still not over it, I swear!
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 series 9-1-1 with an episode airing in April 2025.
According to showrunner Derek Krause, the character Bobby Nash was intentionally created to be a heroic sacrifice, reflecting the bravery of real-life first responders. Krause explained in a statement to the Hollywood Reporter that the storyline is meant to honor those who risk their lives to save others.
The decision to kill off a fan-favorite, yet troubled, firefighter was definitely controversial, showrunner Tim Minear told Variety. He explained that after eight seasons, it was necessary for the show to have real consequences in future storylines, and that meant someone had to die.
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.
After seven amazing summers, I’m saying goodbye. I’m so thankful for all the fun memories, the incredible community, and the chances I’ve been given, but it’s time to move on to something new, just like with everything else in life—even the mistakes we learn from! I shared this with my fans on Instagram.
The popular Netflix show will not feature the French actress in its fifth season, which is scheduled to release in April 2025.
In an Instagram post on April 23rd, the actress announced she’s leaving Emily in Paris. She shared photos with her former co-stars and described her time on the show as a fantastic experience full of growth, creativity, and cherished memories.
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 because of the show College Girls and met some of my closest friends through it,” she shared on social media in July 2023. “After two and a half years, it’s brought me all of you and this amazing community.
Oh my gosh, I’m still reeling! Mindy Kaling herself confirmed that Renee Rapp is leaving ‘The Sex Lives of College Girls’! She posted on Instagram Stories how much they all love Renee and how heartbroken they are to see Leighton Murray go. But then, she hyped up Renee’s tour! It’s so bittersweet, I’m sad about the show, but SO excited for Renee to absolutely crush it with her music! I just know she’s going to be amazing, and it’s great to see Mindy supporting her like that.
Following over a year of speculation, Kevin Costner confirmed in June 2024 that he will not be returning for the fifth and final season of the popular Paramount drama, after rumors surfaced in 2023 that he had unexpectedly left the show 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. Despite already returning for a guest spot in May and continuing to narrate the show, she felt her brain was getting stale at age 53. She explained she needed to try new things, comparing it to how you can’t do the New York Times crossword puzzle every day.
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 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, ending his time with the character and its adventures.
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 in a statement following his last episode on October 5th. “I’m incredibly proud of my years 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, meaning she would no longer be playing her role as a doctor.
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 wonderful opportunity and expressing her appreciation for the show’s producers, writers, cast, and crew, with whom she greatly enjoyed working.
Elizabeth Keen will never learn the truth about Raymond Reddington. Actress Megan Boone decided to leave NBC’s The Blacklist after season eight, and her character was killed off before she could read a letter containing the big reveal. Boone described her time on the show as “a dream” in a 2021 Instagram post, marking the end of Liz’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. He admitted he wished there was a more exciting story behind it all.
Ruby Rose first appeared as Batwoman (Kate Kane) in a 2018 crossover 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 main character. Because of the pandemic, she made a brief appearance in the first two episodes of the sixth season. When the sixth season became the show’s last, she returned for the final episode to ensure her character, Amy, and Jonah (Ben Feldman) got 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 often features characters who die—it is called The Magicians, after all—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.
My best friend, Felicity, and I are incredibly close, we do everything together. But sadly, after completing grades one through seven, we’re going to have to say goodbye – it’s really tough for us!
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 of six years. Producers wanted her to come back, and when her show Whiskey Cavalier on ABC was canceled, she did. Cohan returned to The Walking Dead in October 2020, appearing in the 16th episode of season ten.
Following Cohan and Andrew Lincoln’s departures from the show, Danai Gurira also left. She joined the AMC series as the skilled swordswoman Michonne in season three and appeared for the last time in an episode that aired in March 2020.
Nicollette Sheridan played the memorable Alexis Carrington, appearing in season one and becoming a main cast member in season two. In 2019, she decided to leave the CW series reboot before season three to care for her mother, who was ill.
George Eads left the CBS show in 2019, during its third season. He stated he wanted to focus more on his family at that time.
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