LOS ANGELES - U.S. television network Fox on Tuesday renewed drama series “Empire” for a sixth season but said there were no plans to bring back the character played by Jussie Smollett, the actor who said he was the victim of a hate crime in January.
Smollett played gay singer-songwriter Jamal Lyon on the show about a family in the hip-hop entertainment business. Fox did leave a door open to possibly bring Smollett back by extending an option on his contract. A spokesperson for Smollett said in a statement that the actor was “grateful to Fox and ‘Empire’ leadership, cast, crew and fans for their unwavering support.”
After weeks of investigation, Chicago police determined that Smollett cooked up the scheme - in which they allege he hired two brothers to pose as his attackers - because he was dissatisfied with his salary on “Empire.”
They should have canned him for his lying , false statements and fraud and almost burning down Chicago! But, that would have been racist right What a punk!!
The man should be in jail, this has shown the two tiered justice system to be in full effect
He should be in jail
John Cena taking his spot but unfortunately yal wont see him😊
Replace Jussie and bring Jamal back
Didnt see that coming
What is Empire with the homosexuality? The Jeffersons.
So much for that pay increase.
Bye bye Jussie. Your friends KamalaHarris and BarackObama will miss you
Bring back Roseanne
They need cancel the entire show in my opinion: black exploitation. It is sickening.
Kinda surprised he hasn't been beaten up for real.
I was tired of that show anyway.
The good news Jussie. You'll probably get a shot at Celebrity BB.👍
Good!
Good.
I believe the Obama’s are giving him a show on Netflix.
Good riddance!
Dignity
No shit
On the words of Nigerians Hmmmp!
Why?
Wanted a pay raise and now lost it all. Good.
Is he starting a new hate hoax channel?
Why the fuck does FOXTV keeps renewing this garbage show.
Karma is a ... you know.
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