Davis’ performance as the only transgender woman character on the show, Imani, was a fan favorite.
However, Davis has decided to exit the series.
She made the announcement via Twitter.
Due to the many inquiries I’m officially announcing. I will not be in season 5 of @SHOTheChi and I will no longer be part of #thechi / #disneyproduction
Sending a BIG THANKS ?? to all of my family and supporters/fans who have embraced me with ? along this journey.? #selfworth pic.twitter.com/HNRyImMrau— Jasmine Davis (@TheJasmineDavis) April 22, 2022
One fan asked why she was leaving on Instagram. Davis responded, “The reasons will be discussed at a later time.”
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Speculation circulated that Davis left the show amid a controversial bill passing. Her inclusion of #disneyproduction in her tweet could be about the current controversy for Disney’s sponsorship of Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill.
Last month, the legislation was signed into law last Governor Ron DeSantis censors classroom discussions surrounding sexual orientation or expression.
However, Davis wrote in a later tweet not to assume that her departure is a political stance.
Sending love to all of you 4 supporting me as an actress & a musician especially all of you who supported me on #thechi I also urge all media and bloggers to not use my departure from @SHOTheChi as a political stance,Make no assumptions All will be revealed in time. Thank you ?
— Jasmine Davis (@TheJasmineDavis) April 24, 2022
Filmed in Chicago and produced by 20th Television, “The Chi is a timely coming-of-age drama series centered on a group of residents who become linked by coincidence but bonded by the need for connection and redemption.”
Season 5 of The Chi will premiere on Friday, June 24, at 9 p.m. ET.
