It's sad news for fans of Supergirl's power couple Alex and Maggie, as it's been confirmed Floriana Lima is leaving the show.

It was previously reported that the actress had gone from a regular cast member for season three to making sparing appearances, but that's now turned into an official departure.

In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, executive producer Andrew Kreisberg said: "Unfortunately, Floriana decided to move on."

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But fans need not worry about the show invoking the unfortunate Bury Your Gays trope, as Kreisberg added: "Maggie does not die.

"I'm sure a lot of people are afraid of that. Maggie will continue to exist in the world and if the opportunity presents itself for her, she'll come back."

Before the character does exit the show, she's got some good stories coming up, ones that are based on the personal dating histories of the writers and crew.

"It's some of the most emotional stuff we've ever done, and Floriana has been so good in these first five episodes.

"Episode 3 is all about Maggie and her dad, played by Carlos Bernard, and it's some of the most heartbreaking stuff I've ever done on anything I've ever done. "

Supergirl premieres on Monday, October 9 at 8pm ET. The show airs on Sky 1 in the UK.

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