Jenna Dewan has been absent from ABC’s drama series “The Rookie” Season 7, leaving fans wondering about her character Bailey’s return. The actress confirmed she was on maternity leave when filming began in June 2024 and gave birth to a daughter in the same period.
Dewan posted a photo of herself holding her third child on Instagram, revealing she would be back on screen. Showrunner Alexi Hawley confirmed that Bailey’s character returns at the end of episode 3. The storyline has been adapted to accommodate Dewan’s real-life pregnancy and baby arrival.
Hawley teased that Jason Wyler, played by Steve Kazee, will pose an immediate threat to the main cast. However, co-star Nathan Fillion promised that Nolan and Bailey’s relationship will remain strong once she returns from her deployment. The drama series explores real-life relationships with complications and challenges, which ultimately bring characters closer together.
The Rookie airs Tuesdays at 10/9c on ABC.
Source: https://www.tvinsider.com/1171815/jenna-dewan-the-rookie-season-7-absence-return-bailey