And Just Like That Star Bobby Lee Alleges 'Woke' Purge Causes Exit

Comedian Bobby Lee, who appeared in the first two seasons of HBO's 'And Just Like That...' as Jackie Nee, revealed that he believes his exit from the show was due to a shift away from its 'woke' elements. He noted that other minority cast members, including Sara Ramirez, who played the non-binary character Che Diaz, and Karen Pittman, also left the series after Season 2, coinciding with the conclusion of Carrie's podcast storyline. Lee expressed uncertainty about why he was cast initially and emphasized that he had a positive experience on set, praising Sarah Jessica Parker as very kind and stating he holds no ill will toward the cast or creators. Despite his theory, the departures have been officially linked to story developments or mutual decisions rather than a direct removal based on diversity considerations. The show's third season premiered in May 2025, continuing without these characters as it moved away from the podcast-centric plotline. HBO has not commented publicly on Lee's statements regarding the show's changing approach to representation.