Noah Wyle Denies Rumors About Tracy Ifeachor's 'Pitt' Exit
'We've all been sort of amused by the speculation about what everybody things might be a reason,' he told Deadline. 'But truthfully, we loved the actress. We enjoyed having her with us very much. She's gotten really big and we will miss her.' In other words: Don't read too much into it.
Whether or not Noah's comments will actually stop the rumor mill is another question. After Tracy's departure from the show was announced on July 11, some fans began speculating that there might have been some behind-the-scenes drama between her and some of the creative team.
Through her Instagram, fans connected her to a megachurch in London, which has come under fire for performing 'gay exorcisms,' and some theorized that a difference in personal beliefs may have led to friction on set.
Despite having no evidence to back it up, this rumor spread quickly, so much so that Tracy's publicist had to put out a statement denying the allegations.
'These claims are entirely false,' the statement, given to The Mirror US, began. 'First, Tracy was not fired. Dr. Heather Collins was simply not written in as a part of season 2, which is a creative decision that has been confirmed by HBO.
As for the speculation about Tracy and her religious beliefs, the statement said that 'any rumors about Tracy participating in any discrimination through her religion are completely incorrect, defamatory, and hurtful. This gossip could not be further from the truth. She is a woman who leads with love, kindness, and compassion, and as her very gay publicist, I can say that I see this daily, firsthand.'
Hopefully, all these rumors won't keep Tracy from celebrating The Pitt's 13 Emmy nominations, including a nod for Best Drama, or attending the 2025 Emmys in September.
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