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Sophia Bush's 'Chicago P.D.' Exit: Abuse Allegations Surface
27 Oct
Summary
- Bush detailed alleged abuse by a colleague on the Chicago P.D. set.
- The mistreatment included inappropriate comments and physical aggression.
- Physical symptoms led to her decision to leave the show in 2016.
Sophia Bush has revealed that her exit from the NBC series "Chicago P.D." in 2017 was due to alleged abuse experienced from a colleague. In her memoir, Bush details a pattern of mistreatment that escalated from inappropriate comments to physical aggression.
Bush recounted how the alleged abuse began during a press tour and became a troubling norm on set. She initially tried to compartmentalize the behavior, a coping mechanism learned from her earlier role on "One Tree Hill." She sought to prioritize her work despite the difficult environment.
However, the persistent stress caused significant physical health issues, including hives, weight fluctuations, and hair loss. By the summer of 2016, Bush reached her breaking point and decided to leave the show, stating she was "done holding her breath."
