It took 20 years for Jill Marie, who played Toni on Girlfriends, to reveal that she abruptly left the show because she did not wish to renew her contract after the sixth season. Girlfriends was the hit and culture-defining Black comedy show which first aired in 2000.

Does Toni ever come back to Girlfriends?

Toni left after season six - just two seasons short of when Girlfriends finished. In the show Toni left to move forward with her partner after a custody fight over their child. The reason for Toni's departure was that actress Jill Marie Jones didn't want to renew her contract.

Is Toni in Season 7 of Girlfriends?

Actor Jill Marie Jones who is best known for her role as Toni Childs in "Girlfriends" left the show after season 6. ... The show had a successful run for eight seasons and was aired on UPN and CW before it was abruptly cancelled.