All good things must end, even when it comes to TV. Over the years, many television stars have suddenly given up their roles – some preferring to leave a famous part of the past.
In September 2020, Anna Faris He announced that he was leaving CBS Mom After starring in seven seasons of the show.
“The last seven years with my mother have been the most fulfilling and fruitful of my career,” she said in a statement at the time. “I am very grateful Chuck [Lorre], Author, and my amazing castmates for creating a really nice work experience. When my journey as Christie is over, allowing me to pursue new opportunities, I will watch next season and root for my TV family. “
Faris never gave a reason for his departure, and when his character stopped writing, the show was damaged; A few months later, Mom Announced that Season 8 – the first without Faris – would be over.
Nina Dobrev Also shocked fans in 2015, announcing that he would not return Vampire Diaries After the end of season 6. He explained later Harper’s Market All along that plan was for him to leave after six seasons. “If anything, that’s true [leaving] Panic drove me even further, ” Final Girls The actress said in 2017. “I had to feel that fear, ‘Oh, my God, what if I never get a job again?’ It took me five times as hard to make sure it didn’t happen. “
Dobrev, like many actors who came out of the hit show, finally came back, appearing at the conclusion of the CW drama series in March 2017. “I am just happy to be able to finish this show the way we always wanted to – Nina is back to help us. Farewell, “Shoranar Julie Plaque Said at the time.
Scroll down the gallery below for more awful TV exits year after year.