Original 9-1-1 cast member Rockmond Dunbar is leaving the hit Fox drama series after more than four seasons. His character, Michael Grant, was abruptly written off in last night’s episode, leaving fans of the first responders drama stunned. According to sources, Dunbar’s departure stems from the new Covid protocols on the show, produced by Disney TV Studios’ 20th Television, which require all actors to be vaccinated.
"I hear Dunbar requested a medical exemption and later sought a religious exemption. Both were reviewed by Disney and were rejected, sources said. According to insiders, Dunbar is not believed to be anti-vaxxer but declined to comply with the Covid vaccine mandate based on the grounds he presented, which led to his exit from 9-1-1. In last night’s episode, Michael’s boyfriend, David, a neurosurgeon, revealed his plans to go to Haiti for a few months to help with hurricane relief efforts, prompting Michael to propose and then announce that he would be joining David on the trip. As Michael told Athena and their children about his decision, the character received a send-off with an emotional montage"
~ The montage was quite touching ~ and I'm sorry to see this exit of a strong gay character ~
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