Ruby Rose breaks silence on shock Batwoman exit

Ruby Rose has broken her silence following the shock news she’s left Batwoman after just one season – but it’s raised even more questions.

After rumours of a mutually miserable on-set experience, Ruby Rose has finally addressed the reasons behind her shocking Batwoman exit in a social-media post — but the comment left more questions than answers.

“It wasn’t an easy decision, but those who know, know …” Rose, 34, cryptically wrote in an Instagram post on Wednesday night.

“I didn’t want to not acknowledge everyone involved and how big this was for TV and for our community,” the gender-fluid Australian model-turned-actress wrote next to a video montage from the show. “I have stayed silent because that’s my choice for now but know I adore you all. I’m sure next season will be amazing also. Xxx *hangs up cowl and cape.”

On May 20, the news broke that Rose was leaving the CW superhero show after just one season — a rare move in TV. Usually, when a star exits a show, it’s for a tragic reason (e.g., when Spartacus star Andy Whitfield tragically passed away from cancer, at age 39, causing Liam McIntyre to take over the role) or it’s several seasons into a series, a la Jennifer Morrison exiting Once Upon a Time after six seasons. An actor in a lead role departing after just one season — with no clear cause — is exceedingly unusual.

Rose as Batwoman.

She exited the role after just one season.

Rumours have swirled around Rose’s mysterious Batwoman exit. She sustained a serious back injury on set earlier in the year — although reportedly, that’s not why she left. An unnamed source told TV Line that leaving was not entirely her choice.

“It was a break-up. She wasn’t happy working on the show, and did that make her fun to work with? No. So everyone decided it would be in the best interests of the show, and for all concerned, if they parted ways. It just wasn’t a good fit,” the source said.

When reached by The Post for comment on the rumours, Rose didn’t say anything further than her Instagram statement.

A spokesman for the CW said that “Warner Bros. Television, The CW and Berlanti Productions thank Ruby for her contributions to the success of our first season and wish her all the best. The studio and network are firmly committed to Batwoman’s second season and long-term future, and we — along with the show’s talented creative team — look forward to sharing its new direction, including the casting of a new lead actress and member of the LGBTQ community, in the coming months.”

The show marked Rose’s first starring role. Previously, she had side stints on shows such as Orange Is the New Black.

Batwoman has already been renewed for season two. No replacement for Rose has been announced yet.

This article originally appeared in the NY Post and was reproduced with permission.