South Park Star’s Son Explains Father’s Departure From The Series

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Recently, South Park has been making headlines due to an ongoing dispute between Warner Bros, Paramount, and the show’s creators. This legal battle has delayed the release of season 27, causing concern among fans about whether it will still air this summer. The news becomes even more intriguing with recent revelations about a past character’s exit. In a fresh statement from Isaac Hayes III, son of the actor and musician who portrayed Chef, Hayes sheds light on the events that led to his father’s departure from South Park.

In a recent social media post, Isaac Hayes III clarified the reasons behind his father’s departure from South Park: “For more than a decade, there have been numerous theories about why my dad left South Park. I am here to clear up any confusion. My father didn’t choose to leave South Park; Scientology did. Following the broadcast of the episode “Trapped in the Closet” in 2005, my father suffered a stroke that resulted in him being unable to speak or make decisions independently. At that time, he was not capable of resigning from anything. The truth is, someone within his Scientology group made the decision for him and quit the show on his behalf.

Chef’s Love For South Park

Hayes III went on to explain, “He deeply cherished voicing Chef. He adored the character and interacting with fans. Whenever someone recognized his voice, he’d joke around. Contrary to popular belief, he didn’t leave South Park due to being offended by the satire. That was a fabricated story concocted by others. Unfortunately, my father never had the opportunity to share his side because illness took that away from him. Now, I am here to share his story. He did not depart from South Park voluntarily. Instead, he was pushed out due to illness and those who didn’t prioritize his wellbeing.” This is for all those who cherished Chef. This is for everyone who respected my father’s work. Here is the truth about what truly transpired.

Originally, Hayes’ character departed from “South Park” before Chef did, but creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone chose not to replace the cafeteria manager. In season 10, an episode titled “The Return of Chef” aired, featuring old voice clips from Isaac Hayes. This transformation resulted in the character being known as “Darth Chef,” who was influenced by the “Super Adventure Club.” Though his ending wasn’t joyful, the impact of the Chef character on the small Colorado town and its eventual success as one of the most popular animated series ever remains significant.

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2025-07-19 16:40