Ariel Winter Wasn't Fired & Isn't Leaving 'Modern Family', Showrunner Confirms

Ariel Winter checks her phone while heading back to her car on Wednesday afternoon (July 20) in Los Angeles.

Thanks to our pals at GossipCop, we’ve learned that the 18-year-old actress wasn’t fired at all from Modern Family.

After a rumor ran in Star magazine about Ariel being fired from the show, Steve Levitan, the co-creator and executive producer, cleared everything up.

“Nothing could be further from the truth. Ariel is a beloved cast member and a crucial part of our show. While she is starting to attend classes this year at UCLA, we are happy to report that she’ll continue to be a part of Modern Family’s coming season,” he shared.

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