Why is Skeet Ulrich leaving 'Riverdale'? FP Jones opens up about his exit

Fans of Riverdale were taken by surprise by the rumours of actor Skeet Ulrich leaving the show as the fourth season wraps up. But this wasn't the only shocker as rumours suggested furthermore that actor Marisol Nichols will also be bidding a farewell to the show after season four ends. Now, both Skeet Ulrich and Marisol Nichols have come forward and confirmed the news of their exit while speaking to a news daily. Read below -

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Skeet Ulrich on leaving Riverdale 

Skeet Ulrich was speaking to a leading news daily in the USA where he came forward and made a public statement about leaving Riverdale. The actor stated that he is incredibly grateful for the friendships he has made on Riverdale and that he will miss seeing everyone on a daily basis. Adding furthermore, Skeet stated that he is proud to have been a part of such a talented crew, both off-screen and on-screen. But, the actor believes it is time for him to move on and explore other creative opportunities. 

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Actor Marisol Nichols also issued a public statement where she expressed her gratitude for being associated with the show. Marisol expressed that she had an incredible time bringing the character of Hermoine Lodge to life and with time, the cast became her family. In conclusion, she thanked her fans for being so supportive throughout the four years. Both the actors already have future projects lined-up already. Skeet Ulrich will be seen in the sci-fi film Bios next, which will release during fall 2020. On the other hand, Marisol Nichols will be seen in Spiral: From the Book of Saw in May 2020.

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