Bobby Lee Discusses Exit From 'And Just Like That'

Bobby Lee, who played Jackie Nee on 'And Just Like That,' believes his and other minority characters’ departures from season 3 reflect the removal of 'woke elements,' although he admits he never watched the show himself. He joins Sara Ramirez (Che Diaz) and Karen Pittman (Nya Wallace) as notable cast members who did not return, leading to speculation about reduced diversity. Showrunners and reporting attribute these departures to a storyline shift, as Carrie Bradshaw leaves her podcast to focus on writing, resulting in the exit of all podcast-related characters. Despite his exit, Lee expressed gratitude for his experience, praised the cast—especially Sarah Jessica Parker—and emphasized no bad blood. The show, once celebrated for its diversity push, now faces questions about its evolving approach. Lee also shared that his involvement in the series helped inspire his sobriety.