Jussie Smollett Not Returning to 'Empire,' Says Lee Daniels
The showrunner tweeted in response to a report stating that the Fox drama was preparing for the beleaguered actor's return, saying, "This is not factual."
'Empire,' 'Modern Family' and 14 More TV Shows Ending in 2019-20
Series finale alert! From network-defining shows to cult favorites, The Hollywood Reporter runs down the shows ending in the 2019-20 season.
'Empire' to End With Season 6 on Fox
The Lee Daniels-Danny Strong hip-hop drama will reach its 100th episode as it closes up shop with a supersize swan song — and without Jussie Smollett (for now).
TV Ratings: 'Modern Family' Hits Finale Low, 'Empire' Ends Season With Uptick
'Star' also improves a little with its season finale, giving Fox a win among adults 18-49 on Wednesday night.
'Empire' Renewed for Season 6 as Jussie Smollett's Future Remains in Limbo
Producer 20th Century Fox TV has extended the embattled actor's option, but his character on the Fox hip-hop drama is not currently slated to return in the newly ordered season.
Jussie Smollett Exits 'Empire' — for Now — on Upbeat Note
There's currently no word on whether Smollett will return to the Fox drama if the show is renewed.
'Empire' Cast Pens Letter in Support of Jussie Smollett Returning to Fox Drama
"Together, as a united front, we stand with Jussie Smollett and ask that our co-star, brother and friend be brought back for our sixth season of 'Empire.'"
Prosecutors Drop Charges Against Jussie Smollett; "I've Been Truthful and Consistent," Actor Says
The 'Empire' star was back in Chicago court Tuesday morning for what his representatives called an emergency appearance.
Lee Daniels Opens Up About "Pain and Anger" Over Jussie Smollett Controversy
"These past couple of weeks have been a freakin' roller coaster. Me and my cast have experienced pain and anger and sadness and frustration and really don’t know how to deal with it you know?" the 'Empire' executive producer said Wednesday.
TV Ratings: 'Empire' Returns Lower, 'Whiskey Cavalier' Slips
The Fox drama's first episode after actor Jussie Smollett was charged with lying to police has its second-smallest 18-49 rating ever.
