Overview
- Leavitt revealed her departure during her final Chicago performance Sunday, with her representative confirming the news to multiple outlets.
- She has been a full‑time cast member since the series launched in September 2024 and has appeared in every episode so far.
- Season 5 paused in March for a producer review and police inquiries tied to an alleged incident involving Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen, and Disney later said filming would resume.
- The Salt Lake County district attorney declined to file new domestic‑violence charges on April 14, citing an evidentiary issue in the case.
- It is not yet clear if Leavitt will appear beyond already filmed material for Season 5 as she shifts to projects like a DWTS fan event, a Broadway run that boosted Chicago’s grosses, and an upcoming holiday film she is executive producing.