The performer declared his departure from the NBC series after a decade portraying the somber dark-haired detective.
Jesse expressed in his farewell post on Instagram, “I sacrificed everything for this. It was the most difficult farewell I’ve ever penned.” Fans were deeply moved.
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Aside from Jesse, Tracy, her on-screen partner of six years, also demonstrated her affection for her colleague. “Until next time Jay Halstead,” she posted on Instagram.
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So, Is Jesse Lee Actually Departing Chicago Pd? And For What Reason?
Earlier this year, Variety reported Jesse’s departure. The specific reason behind his departure remains unclear, but he indicated in a statement that there were several contributing factors.
“I want to thank the extraordinary supporters for their unwavering backing over the past 10 years and want to express my deepest appreciation to Dick Wolf and everyone at Wolf Entertainment, Peter Jankowski, Matt Olmstead, Derek Haas, Michael Brandt, Rick Eid, Gwen Sigan, NBC, Universal Television, my fellow castmates and our incredible crew.”
The rationale for relinquishing his role has sparked various speculations. While it’s widely believed that after portraying a character for such an extended period, Jesse may have been keen on exploring alternative career prospects.
Umstead’s admirers are already pondering the future. When season 10 commences, the scriptwriters will undoubtedly unveil more. However, at present, there’s no way to predict the fate of one of the show’s most beloved couples.
