Viewers of FBI: International are curious to know why Special Agent Jamie Kellett, portrayed by Heida Reed, left the show. Introduced in 2021, the audience loved her fierce personality and her on-and-off bond with Scott Forester. She was written off from the show at the beginning of Season 3. This caused suspicions about her abrupt departure.
Here is the reason why Heida Reed had to leave FBI: International.
Why Heida Reed’s Jamie Kellett left FBI: International
Heida Reed’s Jamie Kellett leaving FBI: International was a creative decision.
In late 2023, It was reported that Reed’s Jamie Kellett is set to depart the show during FBI: International Season 3’s premiere. In addition, it was also disclosed that the show’s creative direction for her character resulted in her unexpected exit. At that time, CBS didn’t give a word on the reports.
However, Reed confirmed her exit last year during the third installment’s debut by taking to Instagram, sharing her character and the cast’s photo, followed by a kind message for fans. Her caption read,” Thank you SO MUCH to the fans for letting Jamie into your hearts. Agent Kellett out!” Fans were quick to take to her comment section to express their disbelief at her departure and extend best wishes on her future endeavors.
Season 3’s premiere ultimately unveiled why Agent Kellett departed from the Fly team. She shocks everyone, revealing that she is relocating to the Washington, D.C. field office. Her decision comes in light of her sister’s suicide. She tells Scott that she has vowed to live her life to the fullest for her and her sister’s sake. She further adds, “I have served my country, fell in love, I ran away from my grief, and now it’s time to go back home.”
As she waits for the train at the station, she gives out some kind words to Scott Forrester, asking him not to be so hard on himself. She says, “Not everything you carry needs to be carried.”
