Selena Gomez Confirms Finality of Alex Russo Role After Series Finale
WHO:
Rolling Stone - Selena Gomez expressed her farewell to her character, Alex Russo.
Deadline - David Henrie, Selena Gomez, Alex Russo, Disney
Billboard - Selena Gomez
WHAT:
Rolling Stone - Selena Gomez stated, "This is the end" regarding her role as Alex Russo, confirming her departure from the character.
Deadline - The series finale of "Wizards Beyond Waverly Place" has confused some fans regarding the fate of Selena Gomez's character, Alex Russo.
Deadline - The spinoff series is concluding with a shortened four-episode third season.
Billboard - Selena Gomez stated, "This is the end" regarding her role as Alex Russo.
WHERE:
Deadline - The events pertain to the Disney series "Wizards Beyond Waverly Place."
WHEN:
Deadline - The series is ending with a third season that consists of four episodes.
WHY:
Billboard - Selena Gomez hopes that the conclusion of the series will inspire a renewed interest in family shows.
Billboard - Selena Gomez expressed a hope that people will "fall in love with family shows again" with the new four-part conclusion.
HOW:
Deadline - David Henrie clarified that the Season 2 finale was "misunderstood" and that the series would "never" kill off Selena Gomez's character.
(UPDATED August 6, 2026 05:06 UTC)
Selena Gomez has officially bid farewell to her character, Alex Russo, stating, "This is the end." In her announcement, she confirmed her departure from the beloved role, which has resonated with fans for years. Gomez also expressed her hope that the conclusion of the series will inspire a renewed interest in family shows.
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(UPDATED August 5, 2026 22:14 UTC)
The Disney series "Wizards Beyond Waverly Place" is set to conclude with a shortened four-episode third season, leaving some fans confused about the fate of Selena Gomez's character, Alex Russo. In a statement, Selena Gomez remarked, "This is the end," while David Henrie clarified that the Season 2 finale was "misunderstood" and confirmed that they would "never" kill off Alex. Gomez also expressed her hope that this new conclusion will inspire audiences to "fall in love with family shows again."