According to report that leading lady Andrea Bordeaux “opted to leave the series” after couldn’t reach a compromise with Lionsgate Television, which produces the series and requires all crew and cast members to be fully vaccinated.
If you’re a Run the World fan waiting to find out what will happen to Ella, her comeback as a writer after her first book flopped, and spinning the block with her ex who came back from overseas, don’t hold your breath .However, the actress responded on social media, claiming that the article got it all wrong because she didn’t actually leave the show by choice.
“My heart is with all of the people around the world who feel that they are losing so much due to their choice to stand in their convictions and to honor their deepest core beliefs. What I know for certain is that when you are leading with your heart and honoring the path that Spirit has laid out for you, nothing can be taken away that will not be returned 1000 fold. I surrender to that with profound Peace and Joy and I encourage you to do the same.”
“Getting the opportunity to play Ella on RunTheWorld was an absolute dream come true. I would have loved to continue to grow with this delightful character and having to come to terms with this sharp turn in my life, my dream, and career these past several weeks has been heartbreaking beyond words. I have so much love for the cast and crew of ‘Run The World’ and will miss them..”
Several fans are disappointed that Bordeaux following her heart meant fumbling the bag or putting hundreds of cast and crew members’ health at risk by refusing to get vaccinated. Black people and the unvaccinated have been disproportionately infected and killed by this virus.
It is unclear how the show will handle Ella’s prominent storyline without Bordeaux, but they have no plans to recast the character. Run the World is one of many productions losing beloved characters and actors now that vaccines are standard COVID safety protocols on Hollywood productions.
