No So Fast! Trai Byers Speaks Out on Rumors He Wants to Leave ‘Empire’: ‘I’m So Proud to Be a Part of This Cast’

Trai Byers took to Instagram to address the rumor that he’s looking to leave FOX’s ‘Empire’ in search of a more challenging character.

He writes:

I don’t normally spend my time dispelling rumors, but there is something I’d like to address. I have nothing but love and respect for “Empire” and all who are involved on the show. I have a fabulous relationship with FOX, and hold myself to the highest standards professionally. How could I think of demanding something larger than Andre, where I get to express a man with Bipolar disorder, who is on a spiritual journey to find his identity? I’m so proud, so happy, and so lucky to be a part of this cast. This show has started my career. See you in Season Three!

The second half of Empire season 2 premieres March 30th. Are you ready?

I don’t normally spend my time dispelling rumors, but there is something I’d like to address. I have nothing but love and respect for “Empire” and all who are involved on the show. I have a fabulous relationship with FOX, and hold myself to the highest standards professionally. How could I think of demanding something larger than Andre, where I get to express a man with Bipolar disorder, who is on a spiritual journey to find his identity? I’m so proud, so happy, and so lucky to be a part of this cast. This show has started my career. See you in Season Three!

A photo posted by Trai Byers (@traibyers) on Mar 3, 2016 at 6:06pm PST