Sara Ramirez Fired From ‘And Just Like That’ Because Che Diaz Was “Annoying” And A “Waste Of Airtime”: Report

And just like that… Sara Ramirez has reportedly been dropped from Max‘s Sex and the City spinoff — but it’s not because they support Palestine, despite what they implied on their Instagram page earlier this week.

Ramirez, who uses they/them pronouns, seemingly hinted that they had been axed from And Just Like That for their outspoken stance on the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. However, sources close to production alleged to The Daily Mail that the decision was actually made because Ramirez’s character, Che Diaz, was “annoying” fans and “held no value” since they broke up with Cynthia Nixon‘s Miranda Hobbes in Season 2.

“Sara was not fired because they support Palestine and the ceasefire,” insiders told the outlet. “Sara was fired because Che brought nothing to the show anymore. They were on the chopping block since last season.”

The source added, “After Che split with Miranda, the character really held no value anymore and fans found them annoying. The storyline as a struggling comedian was a waste of airtime and Sara knew it.”

Like Ramirez, Nixon has also publicly spoken out against the Israel-Hamas war, and even went on a hunger strike to call for a ceasefire last month.

A Daily Mail source noted, “Cynthia has been incredibly vocal about her support for Palestine,” while adding that Nixon has not been cut from the show. “Sara needs to accept that this is not Grey’s Anatomy, and her character was not a pivotal part of the storyline.”

Ramirez, whose character sparked a romance with Miranda in And Just Like That, posted a scathing message about working in a “duplicitous” industry earlier this week, claiming actors who support Palestine have been getting fired.

“While they give awards away, casting directors and agents are making blacklists of actors and workers who post anything in support of Palestinians in Gaza to ensure they will not work again,” they wrote on Instagram, before later adding, “I get it. Awards are shiny and people need to pay their rent or feel special and powerful. Meanwhile we are beyond the 100 day mark on this ‘war’ that has been acknowledged by many, including the ICC, as a genocide.”

They continued, “It’s wild how performative so many in Hollywood are. Even more performative than the last character I played,” seemingly referring to their role as Che.

Decider has reached out to reps for Ramirez, but did not hear back by the time of publication. Max declined to comment.