The finale of Shifting Gears season 2 has left fans questioning whether Jenna Elfman is leaving the show. The doubts come after her character, Eve, boarded a long tour in Korea and Europe. The episode ends with Eve and Tim Allen’s character, Matt, breaking up because the tour could last months.
Is Jenna Elfman leaving Shifting Gears?
Unfortunately, nothing is confirmed about Jenna Elfman leaving Shifting Gears just yet. ABC has not announced that Elfman is exiting the series. In fact, representatives for ABC reportedly told news outlets to expect updates in the New Year, signaling that the network plans to clarify Eve’s future on the show.
There are clear reasons why viewers are worried. The finale’s storyline sends Eve overseas for a long job. She says she could be gone for five months or more. This resulted in the couple splitting up, rather than trying long distance.
That felt like a tidy way to explain less screen time if Elfman needed to step away. At the same time, the script leaves the door open. Eve says she will be back “here and there,” and her dance studio still sits across from Matt’s shop, which makes future visits easy to write in.
Other clues point in a different direction. Elfman has spoken very positively about the series and her role. She told Us Weekly she’s “loving doing the show” and praised the cast and showrunner, calling the set “like home.”
Showrunner Michelle Nader also teased that Matt and Eve’s story will keep moving, saying their relationship will be “a little bit of a roller-coaster,” which suggests more episodes with both characters ahead.
For now, nothing can be said with absolute confirmation about Jenna Elfman leaving Shifting Gears. Until ABC provides clarification, the doubts will remain.
