Tracy Spiridakos Reacts To Jesse Lee Soffer Leaving ‘Chicago P.D.’: ‘You’re The Absolute Best’

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Stand up forever! Tracy Spiridakos took to Instagram on August 30th to send a heartfelt message to her Director of Chicago costar Jesse Lee Soffer along with a photo of them on set together. A day earlier, Jesse had confirmed that he would be leaving the hit NBC series for its upcoming tenth season.

“I guess the word is out… Jesse, what can I say, you are the best,” Tracy’s message began. “Thank you for your kindness, your guidance and your friendship. You are the most amazing on-screen husband a girl could ask for. I will miss being on set with you every day. I can’t wait to see what the world has in store for you next. #upsteadforever”

Jesse played Det. Jay Halstead since the show’s premiere in 2014. Tracy joined the show in season 4 as Det. Hailey Upton. Upton was Erin Lindsay’s replacement after Lindsay left New York.

Tracy became a series regular in season 5. Halstead and Upton became partners and eventually lovers. The characters recently got married in season 9.

The details surrounding how Halstead will be removed from the program remain top secret. The show will return for season 10 on September 21. Jesse will leave the series in the fall of 2022.

“I want to thank the incredible fans for their unwavering support over the past 10 years and would like to express my deepest gratitude to Dick Wolf and everyone at Wolf Entertainment, Peter Jankowski, Matt Olmstead, Derek Haas, Michael Brandt, Rick Eid, Gwen SiganNBC, Universal Television, my colleagues and our incredible crew,” Jesse said in a statement to Diversity. “To create drama week after week is the work of everyone who touches the show. I will always be proud of my time as Det. Jay Halstead. “

Despite Jesse’s departure, Tracy will still appear regularly. Returning members also include Jason Beghe, Marina Squerciati, Patrick Flueger, LaRoyce Hawkinsand Amy Morton. Benjamin Levy Aguilar is a regular new series in season 10. He plays rookie Dante Torres, who was taken on his wing by Halstead in season 9.