Is Reese Witherspoon leaving The Morning Show? Speculations explored

The end of Season 4 of The Morning Show has opened up a whole new world of questions for fans, but probably the most asked one is whether Reese Witherspoon is saying goodbye to her character in the series. To put it simply, there is no confirmation regarding her exit, and different news sources point out that she would be back for Season 5.

However, the climax of the high-stakes finale has made the case of her character Bradley Jackson's return.

Bradley Jackson’s character arc in The Morning Show and the reasons it caused speculation

In the 9th Episode, “Un Bel Di,” Bradley goes to Belarus to investigate the Wolf River scandal. She gets arrested at the airport, and all her electronic devices are taken away. This quite dramatic situation - getting detained, arrest, trial, and everything, made the actress's presence in the office a lot less, which might have made some people think that probably Witherspoon is on her way out or taking a break from the show.

The last episode of the season, “Knowing Violation,” follows Alex Levy trying to get Bradley out of jail. The plot outlines the hazards that Bradley is in and the risks that Alex takes, which aren’t only the show’s adding and reducing tension but also the audience wondering what will be next. She is however, released from prison and returns from Belarus in the end. However, one important thing is that nothing in the recaps or from the official sources indicates that this is an exit of Witherspoon’s character.

What the sources say about Reese Witherspoon’s return in The Morning Show Season 5

Apple TV+'s official press release confirms The Morning Show has been renewed for Season 5, which indicates the network’s dedication to carrying on with the series.

SoapCentral, FandomWire, and Yahoo Entertainment have been consistent in describing the end of Season 4 as a cliffhanger that set up Season 5, not a way to get rid of Bradley.

When combined, these sources indicate that the rumor of Witherspoon's exit is still very much unfounded. So, at this moment, we cam conclude that she is not leaving the show.

Why fans are still speculating?

Though there are official confirmations, speculation still goes on, and the reasons for that are:

High-stakes cliffhanger: Bradley’s arrest and trouble abroad formed the tension that some thought could be an exit.

Minimized presence in important episodes: Bradley is not much seen in the second half of Season 4 in the newsroom, which is sometimes taken by viewers as a sign that she is getting less involved.

The points mentioned do justify why fans are questioning, but they do not at all suggest a confirmed departure. The sources mentioned above very much indicate that Bradley's absence was a narrative choice, a part of a thriller story leading to Season 5.

Reese Witherspoon is currently still part of the cast of The Morning Show. She continues to play the part of Bradley Jackson, who has been through a lot in season 5, including her arrest and the fallout in the newsroom.

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Season 5 is said to build further on the story from Season 4: the power struggles at UBA, and the scandals that remain unsolved.

Also read: The Morning Show Season 5 needs to answer these 5 burning questions we have after the Season 4 finale

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