Jeffrey Tambor as Maura Pfefferman
Jeffrey Tambor as Maura Pfefferman Amazon

Jeffrey Tambor, the star of the hit Amazon series Transparent, is officially out.

Last year, Tambor was accused by two coworkers, Van Barnes and Trace Lysette, of sexual harrassment, and Amazon began investigating the allegations. The investigation has now concluded, and Tambor will not be returning to the show next season in his role as Maura Pfefferman, a retired college professor who comes out as a transgender woman. Amazon confirmed Tambor's ouster Thursday, as the Hollywood Reporter first reported.

In a statement, Transparent creator Jill Soloway said, “I have great respect and admiration for Van Barnes and Trace Lysette, whose courage in speaking out about their experience on Transparent is an example of the leadership this moment in our culture requires. We are grateful to the many trans people who have supported our vision for Transparent since its inception and remain heartbroken about the pain and mistrust their experience has generated in our community. We are taking definitive action to ensure our workplace respects the safety and dignity of every individual, and are taking steps to heal as a family.”

Tambor denies the allegations. “I am profoundly disappointed in Amazon’s handling of these false accusations against me," Tambor said in a statement of his own. "I am even more disappointed in Jill Soloway’s unfair characterization of me as someone who would ever cause harm to any of my fellow cast mates. In our four-year history of working together on this incredible show, these accusations have NEVER been revealed or discussed directly with me or anyone at Amazon. Therefore, I can only surmise that the investigation against me was deeply flawed and biased toward the toxic politicized atmosphere that afflicted our set. As I have consistently stated, I deeply regret if any action of mine was ever misinterpreted by anyone and I will continue to vehemently defend myself. I also deeply regret that this ground-breaking show, which changed so many lives, is now in jeopardy. That, to me, is the biggest heartbreak.”