BYE FELICITY: Emily Bett Rickards Leaves ARROW Before Final Season = End of Olicity.

Arrow Season 7.

Emily Bett Rickards.

Bye Felicity Smoak.

Emily Bett Rickards is leaving Arrow before its final season. She made the announcement on Instagram today.

Felicity and I are a very tight two, but after one through seven we will be saying goodbye to you.

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❤️🖤💛💕💜💙 The time has come to talk of many memes. Of bows and arrows and superheroes and Olicity and Queens And why TGA is so damn hot And yes, canaries need more scenes… But wait just one minute before we go and do all that For this makes me out of breath To have this not small chat Felicity and I are a very tight two But after one through seven we will be saying goodbye to you I thank you all for the time we’ve shared The elevators we have climbed The monsters we have faced and scared And The burgers we have dined I will keep her in my heart for always And I hope that you can too Because she would not be alive if it weren’t for all of you 💕 Love, Felicity and Me

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Co-star Stephen Amell wrote a heartfelt thankyou.

 

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For me… August 3rd, 2012 is the most important day in the history of our show. It was the first day I worked with Emily. Her energy and the vibrancy she gave to Felicity Smoak is only surpassed by what she personally gave to me. She was a co-worker that became a best friend. So on the first day of our last episode together, I’d like everyone to know how deeply I appreciate the past seven years. EmBett… We wouldn’t be here without you. I love you. And I cannot wait to see what you do next.

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David Ramsey compiled some clips.

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WE were the lucky ones… #ArrowForever @emilybett @stephenamell

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Producers “heartbroken”.

We’ve had the pleasure of working with Emily since Season 1 and in those past seven years she has brought one of TV’s most beloved characters to life. And although we’re heartbroken to see both Emily and Felicity leave the show, we’re completely supportive of Emily and her future endeavors. She will always have a family at Arrow.

Two can play at this game… pic.twitter.com/DIBLZsZUX8

— Marc Guggenheim (@mguggenheim) March 31, 2019

Some highlights of Oliver Queen and Felicity Smoak’s relationship.

Meeting Felicity.

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— Stephen Amell (@StephenAmell) March 30, 2019

The romance.

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#Arrow will come to an end this Fall. And #Olicity fans are retweeting this 2015 throwback as a tribute — Oliver & Felicity drive into the sunset. https://t.co/mWe1heuBNE

— YVRShoots (@yvrshoots) March 7, 2019

Olicity on set in Vancouver.

#Arrow‘s Emily Bett Rickards & Stephen Amell are like old married couple on set. So comfortable with one another. #Olicity pic.twitter.com/lDNJKajelq

— YVRShoots (@yvrshoots) September 21, 2017

Oliver and Felicity get married in the Crossover.

SPOILER ALERT: #WestAllen #Olicity pic.twitter.com/zS5azTMb6m

— YVRShoots (@yvrshoots) October 10, 2017

Oliver and Felicity Wedding Reception.

Olicity Bench at Stanley Park.

#Olicity bench at Brockton Point in Stanley Park.
Sponsored by fans, it has a ribbon to mark the spot.
Drove out today to confirm it was there.
More: https://t.co/f0CqsZfNpB pic.twitter.com/FKq2lnIHUd

— YVRShoots (@yvrshoots) December 14, 2017

Oliver goes to prison.

Related: Arrow’s Oliver’s in Jail. And Felicity’s a Barista.

Felcity’s working as a barista with pink-streaked hair in Radu’s Coffee aka JJ Bean’s in Vancouver. Maybe it’s time to break hubs out of Slabside Prison?#Arrow Season 7’s #Olicity pic.twitter.com/Mt0Bo7UuUk

— YVRShoots (@yvrshoots) July 25, 2018

Oliver leaves prison and Olicity reunited.

Cleaned up Oliver and Felicity.

Felicity and Oliver have baby Mia.

Emily Bett Rickards gives back to her hometown with acting scholarships.

Vancouver’s own Emily Bett Rickards aka #Arrow‘s Felicity Smoak gives back to her city. https://t.co/GU0QSvOEFc

— YVRShoots (@yvrshoots) March 21, 2019

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Hey Friends many few moons ago I was a wee teen trying to find my way into this film and TV world. I was confused like a wobbly puppy descending stairs for the first time when I stumbled into VFS… Now VFS has given me the honour of choosing those of you applying for their scholarship! 🙋🏼‍♀️ VFS – Acting for Film & Television and Acting Essentials is awarding more than $250K to applicants that want to attend their program. I’m whipped up to be able to designate the scholarship and looking forward to hearing from you all! The scholarship is open until APRIL 14th! So keep submitting – see you on set! 💥 – link in bio!

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Felicity Smoak will be missed.