Why Was Judge Judy's Bailiff Petri Hawkins Byrd Not Included in Judy Justice?

Learn why Judge Judy's longtime bailiff Petri Hawkins Byrd wasn't part of Judy Justice, focusing on budget and casting decisions.

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Judge Judy's bailiff, Petri Hawkins Byrd, was not fired in the traditional sense but was not asked to join the new show 'Judy Justice' due to budgetary constraints after serving for 25 years on the original 'Judge Judy' show. Byrd himself expressed surprise and disappointment, having found out about the decision after the new show's lineup was already announced.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Was Judge Judy's bailiff Petri Hawkins Byrd actually fired? No, Petri Hawkins Byrd was not fired but was not asked to join the new show Judy Justice due to budgetary reasons.
  2. Why didn’t Petri Hawkins Byrd appear on Judy Justice? He was left out primarily because of budget constraints and changes in the show's casting lineup.
  3. How long did Petri Hawkins Byrd work with Judge Judy? Petri Hawkins Byrd served as Judge Judy's bailiff for 25 years on the original show.