Matthew Morrison Discusses Desire to Leave 'Glee' Before Cory Monteith's Death

Matthew Morrison reveals his attempts to exit 'Glee' were halted by Cory Monteith's tragic passing, leading to mixed emotions and a professional commitment to the show.

Matthew Morrison expressed his desire to leave 'Glee' in Season 5, seeking new opportunities beyond the show.
Morrison's plans to exit were stopped by producers after the death of co-star Cory Monteith in 2013, emphasizing the importance of his character.
Despite initial disappointment, Morrison understood the decision, balancing personal desires with the grief of losing a close friend.
Morrison admitted to taking changes in his character's storyline personally, but later realized the show's focus shifted towards the student characters.
'Glee' creator Ryan Murphy expressed regret over continuing the show after Monteith's death, highlighting the difficulty in recovering from such a loss.

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