You hear that? That’s the sound of fans of Downton Abbey breathing a collective sigh of relief! After yesterday’s rumours that the Dowager Countess would be written out of the show, a producer has confirmed that the actress isn’t leaving.
There were weeks and weeks of speculation and rumours regarding Dame Maggie Smith’s future on the show, after it emerged that she had not signed a contract for the fourth series along with the rest of the cast. Over the weekend The Mail Online posted a story which said that the actress had asked show creator Julian Fellowes to write her out of the series.
However, we are relieved to tell you that there is no truth in the rumour! The New York Times posted a rebuttal from a Carnival Films press representative, in which she branded the story “complete nonsense.”
“We never comment on future story lines but it’s not true that she’s leaving.”
Great news for fans – most of you were showing your disappointment in the comments of yesterday’s post.
Are you happy to hear the news? How long do you think Maggie Smith will stay for now?
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