Fox is denying that Jussie Smollett was being written off of Empire amid reports by Chicago-based news outlets that he staged his attack in a bid to keep his job. “The idea that Jussie Smollett has been, or would be, written off of Empire is patently ridiculous,” reads a statement from 20th Century Fox Television and Fox Entertainment and obtained by PEOPLE on Thursday. “He remains a core player on this very successful series and we continue to stand behind him.” Get push notifications with news, features and more. + Follow Following You’ll get the latest updates on this topic in your browser notifications. A representative for Smollett has yet to respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment. The denial from Fox comes shortly after ABC7 Chicago reporter Rob Elgas reported that according to sources, two persons of interest who are being questioned about Smollett’s alleged attack conspired with the actor to stage the incident. “BREAKING: Multiple soucres tell @ABC7Chicago Eyewitness News Jussie Smollet and the 2 men who are being questioned by police staged the attack – allegedly because his character was being written out of the show Empire,” tweeted Elgas. Image zoom Jerod Harris/Getty In a second tweeted, Elgas… Read full this story
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