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Quinta Brunson 'Wasn't Prepared' For Abbott Elementary Fans' Reaction To Janine And Gregory's Breakup: 'People Were Very Mad At [Spoiler]'

Fans were angry when Janine and Gregory broke up on Abbott Elementary - and even Quinta Brunson was surprised by how angry they got.

Quinta Brunson 'Wasn't Prepared' For Abbott Elementary Fans' Reaction To Janine And Gregory's Breakup: 'People Were Very Mad At [Spoiler]'

Quinta Brunson, creator of the Emmy-winning schoolhouse comedy Abbott Elementary, admitted she did not expect the strong reaction from fans to the breakup of teachers Janine and Gregory. The storyline saw the couple part ways after a dispute over vacation plans, and Brunson was surprised by the passionate response from viewers. She expressed that while she had intended to portray an even argument between the characters in the script, she did not anticipate the outpouring of support for either Janine or Gregory.

Brunson found the reaction fun, stating that it was exactly what she had hoped for. However, the breakup was short-lived as Janine and Gregory reconciled after a drunken night out, ultimately deciding to travel to the Bahamas together. The couple even discussed getting engaged, with Gregory even discussing the idea of proposing to Janine.

Abbott Elementary returns for Season 6 on October 7 at 8:30 p.m. on ABC, leaving fans eager to see what comes next for Janine and Gregory.

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