'Empire' renewed at Fox, Jussie Smollett unlikely to return

in order to recoup the cost of the police investigation.

A spokesperson for Smollett said in a statement,"We've been told that Jussie will not be on 'Empire' in the beginning of the season but he appreciates they have extended his contract to keep Jamal's future open. Most importantly he is grateful to Fox and 'Empire' leadership, cast, crew and fans for their unwavering support."

From left, Taraji P. Henson, Jussie Smollett and Terrence Howard in the "Never Doubt I Love" episode of EMPIRE.The fifth season of the show saw the Lyon family trying to reclaim their music company but challenged with even heavier personal struggles than before, such as the emergence of Lucious' secret first-born son who was hell-bent on destroying his father and eldest Lyon son Andre's cancer diagnosis. The series stars Taraji P.

"'Empire' continues to break barriers with its emotionally powerful storytelling, and it remains a core part of the Fox legacy," said Fox Entertainment's president of entertainment Michael Thorn."We want to thank everyone on the show — Taraji, Terrence and the entire cast, as well as Lee, Danny, Brett, Sanaa, Brian, Francie, Dennis and their teams — all of whom have done a tremendous job this season.

"Empire" was created by Lee Daniels and Danny Strong, who executive produce alongside Brian Grazer, Francie Calfo, Sanaa Hamri, Dennis Hammer, Matt Pyken and Diane Ademu-John. Brett Mahoney is executive producer and showrunner for the series. The show is produced by Imagine Television in association with 20th Century Fox Television.

So when does he take NBC to court...

Good. Needs to return to Chicago and pay for his crap.

Till ratings drop

They’re learning

Lock him up. He's a criminal.

I’ve got a script idea...

Hahaha. That's what you get for perpetrating a fake hate crime against yourself....

Tsk. Tsk.

There is no place for hate...even fabricated hate

As it should be. Good riddance

Jussie just keeps getting his asked kicked...

Maybe, I'll watch it

Wow this guy really screwed himself.

A low-life distraction gone... good

Good

He burnt up his 15 minutes on that OTHER thing...

Jussie's lie

maybe he can join team Liar in the White house.

Who the hell would wanna hang out with this dude?

Jussie Smollett should be doing a new show hard time in the federal pin.

Baron Jussie Munchausen revokes *title;* becomes a commoner again. JussieSmollett MunchausenSyndrome

Good

There's another Russian agent

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