In an interview with Good Morning America, Bassett discussed upcoming projects, such as Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning, when she talked about the heartbreaking 9-1-1 death, and teased fans by joking that Bobby might not be dead, and stating that he had a closed-casket funeral. She laughingly added "So, yeah. He could be up to… things." Check out the interview below:
What This Means For The Chances Of Bobby's 9-1-1 Survival
Fans Shouldn't Get Their Hopes Up Over Bassett's Tongue-In-Cheek Comments
ABC and the show are sticking with Peter Krause's exit from the series, but Bassett's comments, although made in a non-serious way, do support circulating theories that Bobby might not be dead in 9-1-1. This adds an interesting dynamic to the already robust conversation about the tragedy. Since set photos of Bobby's funeral leaked, the devoted 9-1-1 fan base has been dissecting every single aspect of Bobby's untimely death.
And this could mean a return for Bobby, in the form of flashbacks or hallucinations that Athena experiences.
Our Take On A Potential Future Appearance For Bobby
The Character Could Return Even Though He's Dead
With 9-1-1 season 9 having a renewal, there are still stories to tell about these characters, and there is a good chance Athena's story is going to be central to season 9's development. And this could mean a return for Bobby, in the form of flashbacks or hallucinations that Athena experiences. This would be an exciting way to have new footage with Bobby, bring actor Peter Krause back, and help enrich Athena's story. However, it feels unlikely this will happen, and the most probable outcome will be that 9-1-1 moves on without Bobby.