DOUBLE EXIT SHOCKER: Chicago Fire Says Goodbye to Daniel Kyri & Jake Lockett After Season 13 — FANS DEVASTATED

😱 Two beloved faces are leaving Firehouse 51 — and the reason behind their exit is sparking MAJOR backlash from fans who feel blindsided and betrayed.

🔥 Tap below for the real reason behind their departure, and how viewers are reacting to this unexpected twist! 👇

💔 RITTER & CARVER BURNED BY BUDGET CUTS

In a move that’s left fans reeling, Daniel Kyri (Darren Ritter) and Jake Lockett (Sam Carver) will NOT return to Chicago Fire if the show is renewed for Season 14. The heartbreaking decision? Budget cuts.

According to Deadline, both exits are part of widespread trimming across Wolf Entertainment‘s NBC shows — affecting Chicago Fire, Med, P.D., and Law & Order franchises.

📉 LOYALTY CUT SHORT

Daniel Kyri joined the series in Season 7, winning fans over with his grounded, compassionate portrayal of Darren Ritter, one of the show’s most cherished and openly gay characters.

“I’ll miss this character, and it’s time to move on,” Kyri shared on Instagram.

Jake Lockett, who came aboard in Season 11, made waves as the fiery and flawed Sam Carver, battling alcohol addiction and navigating a steamy romance with Violet Mikami.

Fans were just getting to know him — and now he’s gone.

😡 FANS ERUPT: “NOT OKAY!”

Social media lit up with heartbreak and outrage:

“Cutting Jake right after he got his regular spot is NOT OK.”
“Daniel gave SEVEN SEASONS — and this is how they treat him?”
“Cut the bigger actors from some episodes and KEEP Carver and Ritter.”

Many fans pointed out the irony — Kyri and Lockett were already sidelined in several episodes this season, and now, their exits feel like a quiet erasure of two of the show’s most promising arcs.

🔮 MORE CUTS COMING?

With several veteran actors’ contracts up for renewal, rumors are swirling that more exits may be on the horizon. If so, Chicago Fire could be heading into a dramatic Season 14 shake-up.

💬 So much more still hidden…
Even if today’s twist left fans REELING, don’t worry — the journey is FAR from over! For every SHOCKING TURN still to come, be sure to check back with spoilerverse.info regularly.
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