\u201cAfter four years of getting to embody the most special and enigmatic character, Kat, I\u2019m having to say a very teary-eyed goodbye,\u201d she wrote in an Instagram<\/a> story alongside a photo of fan art by her co-star Hunter Schafer.<\/p>\n She continued: \u201cI hope many of you could see yourself in her like I did, and that [it] brought you joy to see her journey into the character she is today. I put all my care and love into her and I hope you guys could feel it. Love you, Katherine Hernandez.\u201d<\/p>\n The news comes after widespread speculation about tensions between Levinson and Ferreira over her character arc in season 2<\/a>, with Kat largely forced into the background \u2013 a stark difference from the previous season \u2013 though\u00a0neither creator or actor, nor HBO, have publicly addressed those reports.<\/p>\n The moments when Ferreira did appear were also met with derision, with one scene in particular in which she feigned a terminal illness in order to dump her boyfriend Ethan (Austin Abrams) drawing criticism from fans.<\/p> In season 1, Ferreira was handed one of the series\u2019 most thought-provoking and fresh storylines, following Kat\u2019s entry into the world of camming,\u00a0and many fans will see her early departure as a setback for fat representation.<\/a><\/p>\n HBO announced at the beginning of February that Euphoria would be back for season 3.<\/p>\n While fans will no doubt be sad to lose Ferreira, Zendaya is expected to reprise her role as Rue Bennett, alongside Euphoria regulars such as Hunter Schafer (Jules), Jacob Elordi (Nate), Alexa Demie (Maddy), Algee Smith (Chris), Sydney Sweeney (Cassie), Maude Apatow (Lexi) and Dominic Fike (Elliot).<\/p>\n Euphoria season 2 continues on Mondays on Sky Atlantic<\/a> and NOW. <\/strong>If you\u2019re looking for more to watch, check out our TV Guide<\/a>\u00a0or visit our Drama<\/a> hub for the latest news.<\/strong><\/p>\n The latest issue of Radio Times is on sale now \u2013 subscribe now<\/a> to get each issue delivered to your door. For more from the biggest stars in TV, l<\/strong>isten to the Radio Times podcast<\/a> with Jane Garvey.<\/strong><\/p><\/body><\/html>\n By Molly Moss Published: Friday, 26 August 2022 at 12:00 am Euphoria is losing a key cast member ahead of season 3. 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