However,CBS canceledSWATbefore its season 6 finale, and it wouldn’t be the first time.

Fans might notice that some important main characters are missing from the list.

Jim Street, Dominique Luca, and Jack Mumford won’t return.

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Additionally,the character closest to Hondo won’t be around much either inSWATseason 8.

According toTVLine, though, fans haven’t seen the last of Nichelle.

If CBS continues renewingSWATandWatsonperforms well, the writers and producers must write Nichelle out of the show.

Shemar Moore as Hondo in SWAT.

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Aytes will reportedly reprise her role as Nichelle"within the first eight episodes or so."

So, the actress is likely to appear in one episode to explain herfuture absence inSWATseason 8.

Also, the producers are adamant that Hondo and Nichelle will remain happily married even after Aytes is gone.

Alex Russell as Jim Street and Lina Esco as Chris Alonso in SWAT

This action-packed series follows a specialized tactical unit in the Los Angeles Police Department, led by Sergeant Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson. The team tackles high-stakes crimes in the city while addressing issues of race, loyalty, and justice. The series is notable for its intense action sequences and the personal dramas of its members.

The fictional couple’s relationship will just primarily exist offscreen going forward.

IfCBS continues renewingSWATandWatsonperforms well, the writers and producers must write Nichelle out of the show.

There are only so many ways that characters can be written out of TV shows.

Rochelle Aytes as Nichelle talking to Hondo in SWAT

They could die, move away, etc.

The team tackles high-stakes crimes in the city while addressing issues of race, loyalty, and justice.

The series is notable for its intense action sequences and the personal dramas of its members.

Headshot Of Shemar Moore In The CBS Fall Schedule Celebration At Paramount Studios

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