'The Office': Why did Steve Carell quit the hit show?

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The sitcom world was turned upside down when Steve Carell bade farewell to his beloved character Michael Scott on NBC's The Office in 2011. As we all know, the comedy series lasted a few more seasons, but let's face it: it just wasn't the same without Dunder Mifflin's eccentric and lovable boss.

Steve Carell left "The Office" in 2011. (Anthony Harvey/Shutterstock)

But keep your Dundie Awards! Turns out the reason for Steve's exit might not be what fans assumed. No, he did not set out to conquer new frontiers of theater or comedy. According to juicy revelations in a March 2020 book titled , the show's own crew members alleged that Steve never really intended to say goodbye in the first place! What?! Say it's not!

According to sound mixer Brian Wittle and hairstylist Kim Ferry