Jussie Smollett not expected to return to Fox's 'Empire' for sixth season
April 30, 2019 at 18:05 PM EDT
"Empire" may have been renewed for a sixth season on Fox, but at least one actor won't be returning to the show. Jussie Smollett, who was arrested and accused of staging a phony hate crime against himself in March, is not going to be part of the musical drama next season.