‘Queen Sugar’ Star Dawn-Lyen Gardner Clarifies Charley Bordelon’s Role in the Show’s Final Season

When the footage debuted, Variety reported that Gardner would not be a series regular for the final season's 13 episodes,

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noting that at the end of season 6, the character reunited with her husband Davis (Timon Kyle Durrett) and more.

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More officially reconciled, accepted it.

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But ahead of the start of Tuesday's season premiere,

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Gardner took to social media to explain that she "did not participate" in the making of the show's final hours.

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You are in my heart forever," her caption continued.

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I am grateful and honored to have produced what I created together for the first six seasons from now on.”

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As much as Gardner's colleagues show respect online, her on-screen performance has also been lauded over the years.

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In 2022, she was nominated for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series with co-star Rutina Wesley.

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