'The Rookie' character's death in Season 8 has fans, actor conflicted

Warning: The following contains major spoilers for Season 8, Episode 17 of "The Rookie."

Monica Stevens finally got her comeuppance on the latest episode of "The Rookie." But not all fans are celebrating.

The crooked lawyer, played by Bridget Regan, on ABC's police procedural series, died in the penultimate episode of Season 8 in a dramatic cliffhanger ahead of next week's finale.

After double-crossing dangerous criminals, the corrupt attorney met her demise as she was assassinated during a rideshare trip to the airport, where she hoped to leave Los Angeles and avoid federal agents.

"I think you missed the turn," Monica told the driver, who replied, "No, I didn't." She is taken to an abandoned site at night, where her final request of "not in the face" is honored, and she is fatally shot twice in the chest.

Monica Stevens heartbreaking goodbye with Wesley Evers

Before her fatal shooting, she visited ex-fiancé Wesley Evers (Shawn Ashmore), the only person Monica cared to say goodbye to. The two shared a devastating exchange with Monica knowing it would be their last.

"I know I did exactly whatever I wanted, and I own every choice that I made, and yet I don't know how I got here," she told Wesley.

Monica asked him if he ever loved the person she used to be, to which he replied: "She was terrifying and radiant and razor sharp. Of course, I loved her. Everybody did."

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Despite her immoral decisions on the series, fans found her ending ironically bittersweet, withone X user writing,"Never thought I would feel bad for Monica but I do. Monica really loved Wesley and you saw the person she used to be before he broke her heart. Her saying goodbye before she met her end was really heartbreaking."

"omg Monica i wanted u gone but im sad rn,"another user wrote on X.

A-listers are welcoming in spring 2026 by stepping out on red carpets, including at the premieres of movies like "The Drama" and the "Michael" biopic.

Other star-studded events include Coachella, CinemaCon, the Breakthrough Prize gala honoring the top math and science achievements and Eddie Murphy's AFI Life Achievement Award ceremony.

Scroll through for the best celebrity photos of April so far, starting with Robert Pattinson, left, and Zendaya at the premiere of "The Drama" on April 2, 2026, in New York City.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Hailey Bieber attends the TIME100 Gala at Jazz at Lincoln Center on April 23, 2026, in New York City.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Hilary Duff

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Kate Hudson

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Sara Wells, left, and Noah Wyle

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Rhea Seehorn

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Zoe Saldaña

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Nikki Glaser

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Dakota Johnson

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Charlize Theron attends the New York premiere of "Apex" on April 22, 2026.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Keri Russell, left, and Matthew Rhys attend the New York premiere of "Widow's Bay" on April 22, 2026.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Andy Serkis attends the premiere of "Animal Farm" in New York on April 21, 2026.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Woody Harrelson

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Laverne Cox

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Steve Buscemi, left, and Woody Harrelson

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> From left, Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, Stanley Tucci and Anne Hathaway attend the New York premiere of "The Devil Wears Prada 2" on April 20, 2026.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Anne Hathaway

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Lady Gaga

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Anna Wintour

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Simone Ashley

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> B.J. Novak

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Eddie Murphy poses with his AFI Life Achievement Award at the 51st annual ceremony honoring him at the Dolby Theatre on April 18, 2026, in Los Angeles.

An all-star comedy slate of Chris Rock, Dave Chappelle, Martin Lawrence, Kevin Hart, Tracy Morgan, "Coming to America" costar Arsenio Hall, Kenan Thompson and Bill Burr paid respects to Murphy, 65, at the Dolby Theatre honors. Mike Myers even appeared in green "Shrek" makeup and ears to honor Murphy, the famed voice of the beloved Donkey in the animated movies.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Colman Domingo, Eddie Murphy and Nia Long attend the AFI Life Achievement Award ceremony honoring 2026 recipient Eddie Murphy.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Mike Myers attends the AFI Life Achievement Award ceremony honoring Eddie Murphy.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Mike Myers appears as Shrek while speaking at the AFI Life Achievement Award ceremony honoring Eddie Murphy.

"None of the 'Shrek' success could have happened without Eddie Murphy; his character Donkey is a masterpiece," said Myers. "As is every character that Eddie has created. ... It is an absolute honor to be able to tell my kids that I got to work with Eddie Murphy.""None of the 'Shrek' success could have happened without Eddie Murphy; his character Donkey is a masterpiece," said Myers. "As is every character that Eddie has created. ... It is an absolute honor to be able to tell my kids that I got to work with Eddie Murphy."

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Robert Downey Jr. attends the 12th annual Breakthrough Prize ceremony.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Rob Lowe and Sheryl Berkoff

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Ben Affleck

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" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Adam Levine and wife Behati Prinsloo

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Octavia Spencer

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Michelle Yeoh

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Charlie McDowell and Lily Collins

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Chrissy Teigen and John Legend

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Michelle Williams

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Olivia Wilde

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" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Jessica Chastain

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Gal Gadot

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Christina Aguilera

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Billie Eilish was chosen as Justin Bieber's "One Less Lonely Girl" as he performed during Coachella Weekend 2 on April 18, 2026 in Indio, Calif.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Justin Bieber performs on the Coachella Stage during the 2026 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Kacey Musgraves performs in the Mojave Tent during the 2026 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival at Empire Polo Club on April 18, 2026.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> French Montana, Hugel and Ty Dolla $ign pose for a portrait backstage in the Sahara Tent during the 2026 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on April 17, 2026.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Sophia Laforteza, Daniela Avanzini, Lara Raj, Megan Skiendiel and Yoonchae of KATSEYE pose for a portrait backstage in the Sahara Tent during Coachella on April 17, 2026.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Will Ferrell and wife Viveca Paulin attend LACMA's opening gala for the David Geffen Galleries.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Heidi Klum attends LACMA's opening gala for the David Geffen Galleries.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Alicia Keys attends LACMA's opening gala for the David Geffen Galleries.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Lionel Richie and Lisa Parigi attend LACMA's opening gala for the David Geffen Galleries.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> At CinemaCon on April 16, 2026, Robert Downey Jr. was on hand to debut the first trailer for Marvel's "Avengers: Doomsday" (in theaters Dec. 18), which marks the Oscar winner's first appearance as the villainous Doctor Doom.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Then Captain America himself, Chris Evans, joined Downey and Joe Russo on the CinemaCon stage with some faux awkwardness.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Tom Hanks and Tim Allen speak during Walt Disney Studios' session at CinemaCon 2026 at The Dolby Colosseum at Caesars Palace on April 16, 2026, in Las Vegas.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Ryan Gosling speaks during Amazon MGM Studios' CinemaCon 2026 presentation on April 15, 2026, in Las Vegas.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> "Scary Movie" stars Shawn Wayans and Anna Faris speak during Paramount Pictures' CinemaCon 2026 presentation on April 16, 2026, in Las Vegas.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Billie Eilish and James Cameron promote the film "Billie Eilish: Hit Me Hard and Soft - The Tour Live in 3D" at the Paramount Pictures presentation during CinemaCon on April 16, 2026, in Las Vegas.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Tom Cruise poses during the Warner Bros photo call during CinemaCon in Las Vegas on April 14, 2026.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Robert De Niro and Ben Stiller promote their film "Focker In-Law" during Universal Pictures and Focus Features' presentation at CinemaCon.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya promote their upcoming film "Dune: Part Three" during the Warner Bros. photo call at CinemaCon on April 14, 2026.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock (R) promote their upcoming sequel "Practical Magic 2" during the Warner Bros. presentation at CinemaCon on April 14, 2026.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Joe Jonas toasts to Coachella Weekend One ahead of a surprise appearance at the Aperol Day Club during day one of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on April 10, 2026, in Indio, California.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> It's a "Scrubs" reunion! Creator Bill Lawrence (from left), Donald Faison, Zach Braff, John C. McGinley, Sarah Chalke, Christa Miller, Aseem Batra, Judy Reyes, moderator Vanessa Bayer and Neil Flynn arrive for ABC's "Scrubs" panel during the 2026 PaleyFest LA at Dolby Theatre on April 11, 2026, in Hollywood, California.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Sarah Chalke

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Donald Faison

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Zach Braff

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Donald Faison, Zach Braff and Sarah Chalke

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Olivia Wilde attends the Fashion Trust Awards at Nya Studios on April 8, 2026, in Los Angeles.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Chrissy Teigen

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Selma Blair

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Uzo Aduba

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Melissa McCarthy

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Jurnee Smollett

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Lili Reinhart

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Emily V. Gordon, left, and Kumail Nanjiani

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Alison Brie

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Mindy Kaling

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Frankie Muniz attends the premiere of "Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair" in New York on April 7, 2026.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Jane Kaczmarek

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Bryan Cranston

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> From left, Jane Kaczmarek, Frankie Muniz and Bryan Cranston

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Christopher Masterson

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Justin Berfield

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Zendaya attends the premiere of "Euphoria" Season 3 on April 7, 2026, in Hollywood, California.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Jacob Elordi

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Sydney Sweeney

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Alexa Demie

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Hunter Schafer

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Chloe Cherry

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Yvette Nicole Brown attends the PaleyFest presentation of "Pluribus" in Hollywood, California, on April 4, 2026.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Rhea Seehorn

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Robert Pattinson attends the premiere of "The Drama" on April 2, 2026, in New York City.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Zendaya

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Alana Haim

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" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Heidi Klum

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Halle Bailey, left, and Chloe Bailey attend a screening of "You, Me & Tuscany" on April 2, 2026, in Los Angeles.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Halle Bailey, left, and Chloe Bailey

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Halle Bailey speaks at a screening of "You, Me & Tuscany" at Spelman College on April 1, 2026, in Atlanta, Georgia.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Sharon Stone visits SiriusXM Studios on April 1, 2026, in New York City.

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See Justin Bieber, Anne Hathaway in best celeb photos of April

A-listers are welcoming in spring 2026 by stepping out on red carpets, including at the premieres of movies like "The Drama" and the "Michael" biopic.Other star-studded events include Coachella, CinemaCon, the Breakthrough Prize gala honoring the top math and science achievements and Eddie Murphy's AFI Life Achievement Award ceremony.Scroll through for the best celebrity photos of April so far, starting with Robert Pattinson, left, and Zendaya at the premiere of "The Drama" on April 2, 2026, in New York City.

Bridget Regan is 'sad to see Monica go'

Regan, who joined "The Rookie" in a recurring role in Season 5, said she will miss playing the morally questionable antagonist, tellingTV Insiderthat "I am sad to see Monica go."

She recounted her phone call with showrunner Alexi Hawley, where, as usual, she worried "that it's the call of death."

"But truly, I was not surprised. I was thrilled that she lasted as long as she did. If you play with fire, as long as she has, eventually you’re going to get burned. And as I said to Alexi and everybody, I was like, she’s not on her ninth life. She’s on her 37th," she told the outlet.

She said it was "fair enough" for the writers to kill the character, who already had survived multiple assassinations and prison time, and "being thrown in a wood chipper."

"When her number was finally up, I wasn’t surprised. I thought, fair enough. She’s had an amazing run, four years on this show. I’m only filled with gratitude," she continued. "But what I was surprised by was just how incredibly sad I was for her. Not that she died, but that she never truly flipped, that she actually succumbed to the dark side and couldn’t find her way back."

The Season 8 finale of "The Rookie" is set to air Monday, May 4. The series has been renewed for Season 9, which, according toDeadline, makes ABC's third-longest-running drama series after "NYPD Blue" and "Grey's Anatomy."

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“Ted Lasso” Season 4 Cast: Which Stars Are Returning for the Apple TV Comedy?

In July 2025, Apple TV announced that Ted Lasso was back in production for season 4

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• Cast members Jason Sudeikis, Hannah Waddingham and more are returning to reprise their roles

• The third season of Ted Lasso ended nearly three years ago on May 31, 2023

Some familiar faces are returning to the pitch forseason 4ofTed Lasso.

The Emmy-winning Apple TV phenomenon ended its three-season story in May 2023, but in July 2025, it was announced thatTed Lassoseason 4 wasofficially in production. Filming kicked off in Kansas City, Mo., the hometown of series starJason Sudeikis.

More recently, on April 28, Apple TV released thefirst teaser trailerfor the new season, featuring a reunion with the comedy's returning cast.

Leads Sudeikis (Ted Lasso), Jeremy Swift (Leslie Higgins),Hannah Waddingham(Rebecca Welton) andJuno Temple(Keeley Jones) were seen in a first-look video and photo released by Apple TV in July 2025, confirming they would be back in the beloved series. However, quite a few otherTed Lassostars — including Phil Dunster (Jamie Tartt) — are not expected to appear in the upcoming season.

Season 4, which premieres Aug. 5, will follow Ted as he takes on his "biggest challenge yet: coaching a second division women’s football team," according to the series' synopsis.

So, who will and won't be returning to AFC Richmond? Here's everything to know about the cast ofTed Lassoseason 4, so far.

Which stars are returning forTed Lassoseason 4?

The following actors have been confirmed forTed Lasso season 4.

Jason Sudeikis as Ted Lasso

The Emmy-winning actor will keep coaching as the titular Ted Lasso.

In a March 2025 press release announcingTed Lassoseason 4, Sudeikis said, "As we all continue to live in a world where so many factors have conditioned us to 'look before we leap.' In season four, the folks at AFC Richmond learn to 'leap before they look,' discovering that wherever they land, it's exactly where they're meant to be."

Brett Goldstein as Roy Kent

Brett Goldstein will be back as the gruff but lovable Roy Kent.

SinceTed Lassoseason 3, Goldstein has been part of another Apple TV series,Shrinking.

Hannah Waddingham as Rebecca Welton

Hannah Waddingham will reprise her role as Rebecca Welton, owner of AFC Richmond.

In a May 2023Deadlineinterview, when asked aboutTed Lassoseason 3 concluding with her character getting a deserved happy ending, Waddingham said Rebecca is "a very good egg, and I treated her with great love."

Juno Temple as Keeley Jones

Juno Temple will return as Keeley Jones.

During a March 2023 interview withTown & Country, theFargoactress said returning forTed Lassoseason 3, "felt like coming home."

"It's like a safe place, seeing all these incredible faces that have guided you through this extraordinary experience," Temple continued. "All getting back together feels cozy, feels safe. There's a safety net around it, which is really awesome."

Brendan Hunt as Coach Beard

Brendan Hunt will be back as Ted's right-hand man, Coach Beard.

In June 2025, Hunt toldEntertainment Tonightthat he "can't wait" to return for season 4.

"We're getting going on that. We start shooting pretty soon," he teased.

Jeremy Swift as Leslie Higgins

Jeremy Swift will return as Leslie Higgins, head of football operations.

During a For Your Consideration Emmys event in June 2023, on the future ofTed Lasso, Swift said, “I don’t know about any more seasons blah, blah, blah, but you can see that there is potential for other things."

"It’s great that even if it doesn’t go anywhere, you can see that those characters aren’t just going to stay where they were, they’re going to move on," he continued, perThe Hollywood Reporter. "That’s an incremental part of how the show has always moved ahead, it’s always moved the characters ahead and it did that even in the last episode."

Which stars are not expected to return forTed Lassoseason 4?

The following actors have not been confirmed as returning for the upcoming season, but they could still appear as guest stars.

Phil Dunster as Jamie Tartt

Phil Dunster, who played football star Jamie Tartt, will not be returning, in part due to a scheduling conflict, "but could potentially reprise his role in some limited capacity,"Deadlinereported in March 2025.

Dunster is part of the ensemble of the HBO comedy,Rooster, starring Steve Carell. The series — which was co-created by Bill Lawrence, who also co-createdTed Lasso— premiered in March 2026.

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Nick Mohammed as Nathan Shelley

Nick Mohammed has not been announced as reprising his role of Nathan "Nate" Shelley, but he did tease a potential return.

In January 2025, Mohammad announced he would have to reschedule some dates of his comedy tour,Show Pony, due to filming conflicts.

“I cannot say what that filming is. But it will be announced shortly,” he said in aX video, perDeadline. "In the meantime, I would really appreciate if people just didn’t speculate as to what they think it might be," Mohammad continued, not-so-subtly holding up aTed Lasso"Believe" sign.

Sarah Niles as Dr. Sharon Fieldstone

Sarah Niles played sports psychologist Dr. Sharon Fieldstone. There has been no confirmation as to whether or not she will appear in the upcoming season.

The actress recently appeared in the summer racing blockbusterF1andThe Fantastic Four: First Steps.

Anthony Head as Rupert Mannion

Anthony Head played Rupert Mannion, the former owner of AFC Richmond and the main villain onTed Lasso, though it is unclear whether he will reprise his role for season 4.

Rupert suffered public humiliation on the football field in theTed Lassoseason 3 finale, but Head had a different ending in mind for his character.

"I thought he might go down for fraud. Something that would undermine the core of his business," he toldVulturein June 2023. "Because there has been a bit of that. People who have lots of money can be pulled to that sort of thing."

Toheeb Jimoh as Sam Obisanya

Toheeb Jimoh starred as AFC Richmond player Sam Obisanya.

In March 2023, at theTed Lassoseason 3 premiere, Jimoh told PEOPLE about the strong connection between the series' cast.

"We really have bonded. I think you can tell from the way we interact with each other, wherever we go, that there's a real genuine connection between all of us," he explained. "I think a lot of that was, on season 2, we were filming during a pandemic. There was a time where people couldn't be around each other. Thankfully, I think we all saved each other."

Jimoh has not spoken about a potential return to the series.

Cristo Fernández as Dani Rojas

Cristo Fernández played the happy and optimistic soccer star Dani Rojas.

It has not been revealed if Fernández will return, but in a January 2025ScreenRantinterview, the actor said he "would love to see [more] Dani."

"Ted Lassohas meant so much to me, not only to me as an actor, and having more opportunities and work, but just a message that has spread to so many fans around the globe," he continued. "And I hope there's more. I hope there's moreTed Lasso. I hope there's more Dani Rojas."

Kola Bokinni as Isaac McAdoo

Kola Bokinni played Isaac McAdoo, Richmond Team Captain.

In June 2023, Bokinni told theAssociated Pressthat the last day of filmingTed Lasso"was weird" for him.

"It was surreal. It didn't quite hit me. You know, we had a couple of drinks afterwards and we we were celebrating, but I was kind of like a little bit solemn because I didn't really know that it was the end," he said.

"I'm just really thankful that I got to be a part of it. To be honest," the actor added.

It is unconfirmed if Bokinni will return for season 4.

Billy Harris as Colin Hughes

Billy Harris played footballer Colin Hughes, who came out as gay in season 3.

In April 2023, when asked about a potential fourth season ofTed Lasso, Harris toldThe Hollywood Reporter, "The moment that there is a season four, I’ll be ready with my football boots, ready to go again. I am as excited as and as curious as the whole world is, because I have no idea."

James Lance as Trent Crimm

James Lance played journalist Trent Crimm.

Trent started out on the series as a sports reporter, but went on to write a book,The Richmond Way, about the underdog football team.

Lance has not spoken about returning to the series.

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