Throughout the filming of the ⦠Apparently, the star suffered bullying, racism and even sexual assault while working on the show and what makes the whole situation even worse, the production team did nothing to help and protect her! Talia was written off the show, and fans are wondering why Afton Williamson chose to leave the well-rated TV show in its prime. Afton is now speaking out about several incidents of racial discrimination that she experienced while filming the first season. âThe Rookieâ Star Afton Williamson Claims Discrimination ... - Variety She notes a pattern of apparent harassment by a recurring guest star on the show and bullying by the head of the hair ⦠Actress Afton Williamson shocked fans of ABCâs The Rookie over the summer when she revealed she wouldnât be returning for a second season as her character Talia Bishop. 'The Rookie' Alum Afton Williamson Says She Quit Due to Sexual The reasons Williamson is leaving include having to endure racist comments from the hair and makeup team and sexual harassment from a guest star. Afton Williamson appears in a scene from the ABC series "The Rookie." Afton Williamson has announced she will not be returning for Season 2 of âThe Rookie,â citing allegations of on-set bullying, racial discrimination, and sexual harassment, as well as a sexual assault at a wrap party. Actress Afton Williamson, who stars in the ABC drama âThe Rookie,â announced Sunday she will not be returning to the show, citing sexual ⦠When Afton Williamson deciding to leave the drama following the end of season 1, ABC was left to figure out a way to write off her character, Officer Talia Bishop. Afton Williamson quits The Rookie claiming she suffered sexual ... Afton Williamson took to Instagram on Sunday to explain that she won't be returning for The Rookie's upcoming second season because of alleged bullying, racial discrimination and a lack of action by the show's production team. intranetvine.sysvine.com Afton Williamson Quits The Rookie Over Alleged Racism The Rookie has made a lot of headlines this summer due to former star Afton Williamson alleging racism, harassment, and assault during her time working on the show's freshman season. The Rookie: Why Afton Williamson's Talia Bishop Left the Series ABCâs The Rookie will be down a series regular heading into its second season, as actor Afton Williamson announced over social media on Sunday that she will not reprise her role as ⦠In an Instagram post early Sunday morning, â The Rookie â actress Afton Williamson, who plays Police Officer Talia Bishop on the show, detailed claims of ⦠Afton Williamson stated that she left The Rookie after she experienced racial discrimination, bullying, and inappropriate comments from the show's hair department and executive producers.