Ashley Jensen is Leaving Ugly Betty

Posted on March 12, 2009

EW reports that Ashley Jensen is leaving Ugly Betty. Ashley plays Christina McKinney on the show. EW says Ashley is joining the cast of Accidentally with Jenna Elfman. This will be Ashley's last season on Ugly Betty.

The actress was less than thrilled when Betty moved its production from Los Angeles to New York. In fact, Jensen was the only cast-member not to relocate to the Big Apple full-time -- making for one hellish cross-country commute. Add to that the fact that she was barely visible on Betty this season and you have the makings of what an ABC insider calls "a completely mutual" parting of the ways.

It's true that she hasn't been on the show as much lately but she's still a big part of Betty's life and part of the Mode team. Ugly Betty exec producer Silvio Horta told EW that "While we're sad that Ashley will not be returning next season as a series regular, she is still a member of the Ugly Betty family. So don't be surprised if you see Christina pop back up in Betty's life."

Update: Here's Ashley Jensen taking part in an Ugly Betty reunion in 2016.