Emmy Rossum exits Shameless

Emmy Rossum is saying goodbye to Shameless after the show’s upcoming ninth season. In a Facebook post Thursday, Rossum said playing Fiona was a “gift” and called the past eight years the best of her life. Showtime Networks programming chief Gary Levine said the network was saddened by Rossum’s decision to leave and praised her work. Executive producer John Wells said work is underway on a season finale aimed at giving Rossum and her character a worthy sendoff. The door will remain open for Fiona to visit or return home. The ninth season of Shameless debuts Sept. 9.