Mike Manning Issues Bold Statement on 'Beyond the Gates' Exit Speculationoriginally appeared onParade. Fans ofBeyond the GatesstarMike Manningspent the weekend in turmoil as rumors swirled about the fan favorite actor possible departure from the show. Now, Manning has taken to social media to finally address the speculation head on. The actor addressed the rumors in an Instagram story, writing, "Thanks for the concern kids but Smitty ain't leaving the show. Love you. If you're press, plz stop spreading misinformation. The world is chaotic enough." 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 CBS officially describesBeyond the Gatesas a soap opera that is "set in a leafy Maryland suburb just outside of Washington, D.C., in one the most affluent African American counties in the United States; a posh gated community with winding tree-lined streets and luxurious mansions to call home. At the center of this community are the Duprees, a powerful and prestigious multi-generational family that is the very definition of Black royalty. But behind these pristine walls and lush, manicured gardens are juicy secrets and scandals waiting to be uncovered. And those who live outside these gates are watching closely. These are the places where our characters live, love, work and play. Those who have "made it" and those who haven't are all trying to navigate life … and some with more grace than others." Beyond the Gateshas a cast of over thirty contracted actors. The soap is anchored by the Dupree family, starringClifton Davis(Vernon Dupree),Tamara Tunie(Anita Dupree),Karla Mosley(Dani Dupree), andDaphnée Duplaix(Nicole Richardson), and their respective families. Beyond The Gatesis developed and produced by CBS Studios and the NAACP in partnership with P&G Studios a division of Procter and Gamble. The series is the groundbreaking first hour-long black soap opera to premiere in daytime. The creation is the brainchild of award-winning showrunnerMichele Val Jean, in association with executive producerSheila Ducksworth, and is the first new soap opera to premiere since NBC debutedPassionsback in 1999. Beyond The Gatesairs weekdays at 2 p.m. EST on CBS and streamed daily on Paramount Plus. Mike Manning Issues Bold Statement on 'Beyond the Gates' Exit Speculationfirst appeared on Parade on Jun 9, 2025 This story was originally reported byParadeon Jun 9, 2025, where it first appeared.
