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Why Did Bert Leave Judge Judy? The Truth Behind the Iconic Bailiff’s Departure

"The landscape of daytime television shifted significantly in 2021 when the long-running, Emmy-winning series Judge Judy aired its final episode after twenty-five years of judicial dominance. For a quarter of a century, Petri Hawkins-Byrd—frequently referred to by fans by the misnomer "Bert"—stood as the stoic, book-reading, and occasionally sarcastic bailiff to Judge Judith Sheindlin. His departure from Judy’s side was not just a casting change; it marked the end of one of the most recognizable partnerships in television history. When Judy Sheindlin announced her move to the streaming platform Amazon Freevee for her new series, Judy Justice,..."

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