I will believe it when I see it; it wouldn't be the first time shows sent out false info to get the audience all revved up and Empire is still the number one TV show on Wednesday and is usually the number one show for the week or in the top three for the week, check the ratings and then the dvr ratings that's added later, season 2 is horrible but the series is not a flop, it's just that the ratings got so high that when they dropped they were still high, especially in the all important 18 to 49 y/o demographic, if Jussie does want to leave I'd recast the role. http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2016/05/10/broadcast-weekly-top-25-may-2-8-2016/