10 TV Characters Who Were Written Off For Shocking Real-Life Reasons

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Sometimes, the real drama happens behind the camera. Join us as we count down TV characters whose sudden departures were triggered by shocking real-life scandals and controversies! Warning: major spoilers ahead for each show featured on this list! Our countdown includes Rooster Bennett from "The Ranch," Frank Underwood from "House of Cards," Jamal Lyon from "Empire," Billy Cranston from "Power Rangers Zeo," and more shocking exits from shows like "Scandal," "Sesame Street," "Ally McBeal," and "The Cosby Show." Which behind-the-scenes story shocked you the most? Let us know in the comments below! Check out our Live Stream channels: LIVE - 24/7 Streaming Channel: https://youtube.com/live/AHa_Uz50sJk WatchMojo True Crime - 24x7 Streaming Channel: https://youtube.com/live/nvfP37Ym0yA Subscribe for more great content! https://wmojo.com/watchmojo-subscribe Visit our shop for awesome merch! https://shop.watchmojo.com/ Your trusted authority for Top 10 lists on everything from Entertainmen

Tags: Ally McBeal, Babylon 5, Columbus Short, Danny Masterson, Empire, House of Cards, Jussie Smollett, Kevin Spacey, Lisa Bonet, MeToo television, Power Rangers, Robert Downey Jr, Ruth Wilson, Scandal, Sesame Street, TV characters written off, The Affair, The Cosby Show, The Ranch, behind the scenes drama