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Chicago Fire is down a paramedic: Annie Ilonzeh, who plays Brett’s ambulance partner Emily Foster, will not return as a series regular for Season 9, US Weekly reports.
The scene was set for Foster’s exit during Wednesday’s makeshift Season 8 finale, in which she announced that she wanted to go back to med school and had even reapplied to Northwestern. At her interview, Foster gave an impassioned speech about how the mistake she made was the best thing that ever happened to her, because it brought her to Firehouse 51 and made her a better person. As for whether Foster got into Northwestern, the interview committee said they would let her know. “They’d be lucky to have you,” Brett said.
Ilonzeh was promoted to series regular on the NBC drama ahead of her debut in the Season 7 premiere. Foster filled the ambo space left by Monica Raymund’s exit as Gabby Dawson.
When asked during a post mortem interview whether Foster potentially going back to med school would mean another shakeup in the firehouse assignments, showrunner Derek Haas would only say, “That’s a wait-for-Season-9 question!” It is not yet clear if Ilonzeh will return to wrap up her character’s story.
Fire fans, what do you think of Foster’s exit? Hit the comments with your thoughts!
This is my fave of the three shows. I am glad it has been renewed.
I thought she might go to Chicago Medical
No, I don’t want to see her in Chicago Med. There are enough strong female characters with Maggie, April and Natalie. And I have little hope that the new OBGYN will stay clean. Will Halstead is wasting his time on her
Hope she goes to Chicago Med….
No loss. That’s a rotating position.
I was expecting this to happen with how her storyline had been going. I wonder if Brett will have to get a completely new partner, or if they will move over Violet. Moving her over would give Gallo more storylines, plus she also could fill the spot Foster leaves as one of the few women in the house. Although now Brett will have the 3 bedroom apartment to herself, with Foster leaving and Cruz having moved out. Maybe they’ll have Casey move in.
I would love to see her either stay or move to Chicago Med
Going to miss her. Very classy lafy.
OMG !! FIND SOME WAY TO KEEP HER (FORSTER). I’M GETTING TIRED OF SEEING NEW PARAMEDICS IN AMBO 61. POOR BRETT, HAVEN’T WE STRESSED HER OUT ENOUGH THE PASS TWO (2) SEASONS 😞😞
I didn’t like Foster. I preferred Dawson as a paramedic. But I’d rather see Sylvie hook up with Casey. And I can’t stand that arson specialist who keeps trying to get into Severide’s pants. She’s weird looking.
Oh no, she is one of the main reasons I watch. We can’t loose her.
I’m glad she is gone. I never liked the character. I’m glad that Capp got a storyline. He is one of the background actors that was put in front. Good going. His character is always upbeat, helpful and just plain nice.
I love
Foster, she’s my favorite strength,toughness, a
And kindness wrapped in
1 character
I hope she at least goes to med î she does become a doctor
So typical you get a strong black sista on a successful primetime show you find a reason to exit them off. Who’s next Dick Wolf Atwater on Chicago PD. #whitewash
Too bad, will miss her. She was great with Brett. I hope she returns for one episode for a proper goodbye.
Chicago Med maybe? Good luck👌🏾best wishes✌🏿
I guess that leaves the door open for Stella. No matter who works with Brett, they will make a good pair. Good luck.
I think violett ll be in foster’s place.its time for a new romance and galo and violet are the perfect couple.gabi is finished…mat and brett is the other love story for next season
That sucks! I hope she ends up on Chi-med. I really like her and she’s a good actress. Maybe Gabby is returning 🤞. I don’t like how they’re writing for that newbie firefighter, all this silly sleeping with someone and then asking for space and then asking to marry, totally ridiculous! Plus, the girl is so annoying.
I think she’ll be back as an intern in Chicago Med.
What happened in Emily Foster’s life, is so true with many college students. The whole story line was handled beautifully and with honesty and passion. It’s the first exit where I feel good for the character. I will miss her. Well done everyone.
Phew had me worried for a sec it was one of the main characters!
She is a great actress and whatever lies ahead of her I’m sure she will do her best she will be missed we’re just have to wait and see what her destiny decides
I think it would be great to have her go back to medical school and then go back and join the cast of Chicago Med! No need to lose a great actor and compelling storylines!
I love Emily..cast her as a regular in Chicago Med!!
I agree!