Jussie Smollett Being Written Off 'Empire'? Fox Says No Way!

A rep for Fox is slamming the suggestion that Jussie Smollett was going to be written off the series Empire.

New reports from local Chicago outlets alleged that Jussie and the two men being investigated as persons of interest in his attack may have worked together to stage the incident.

One of the reasons given for allegedly staging the attack was that Jussie was going to be written off the show.

“The idea that Jussie Smollett has been, or would be, written off of Empire is patently ridiculous. He remains a core player on this very successful series and we continue to stand behind him,” a joint statement from Fox Entertainment, 20th Century Fox, and the producers of Empire read.