Heres why Sticky isnt in The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder

April 2024 · 3 minute read

They may be back, but there are some notable changes.

Looking back on what many may consider the golden age of the Disney Channel, there was a great deal of love for The Proud Family in the early 2000s.

The animated series remains so nostalgic and fans are thrilled to welcome it back to the screens courtesy of a brand new reboot.

New episodes of the show began premiering on Disney Plus on Wednesday, February 23rd 2022. However, the ones we’ve already seen have given audiences plenty to digest.

One of the biggest takeaways so far comes from Orlando Brown’s character. So, why isn’t Sticky in The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder?

Old face, fresh start

Establishing a familiar character’s exit was a bold way to open the series, but that’s exactly what the writers did.

We focus on Penny and her friends discovering that Dijonay’s love interest Sticky has basically decided not to keep in touch with them.

In a letter to Penny, he wrote: “I’m really gonna miss you guys. My dad got a job in Japan. He said I didn’t have to go. I could stay with my cousins if I wanted, but I’ve had enough of that crazy Dijo…”

To prevent heartbreak, Penny decides not to read further and spare Dijonay’s feelings.

We then see him getting away in a car, perhaps never to be seen again.

Here’s why Sticky isn’t in The Proud Family reboot

Sticky not being in the series beyond the opening was a creative decision that co-creator Bruce W. Smith has explained to TVLine.

“We always wanted to expand out the world. In doing that, sometimes you have to revisit where characters are going and how we can bring in new characters. For us, expanding the world sometimes means you lose characters, but you also gain more characters that help grow the show in a direction we feel is necessary for this new version.

“That’s where a lot of our decisions lie,” he revealed. As you’ll now know, Sticky’s departure has facilitated the arrival of new characters moving into his old house.

While fans of the character are sure to be disappointed, Bruce added during the same interview that he could return down the line.

“We never say never on our show,” he admitted. “That’s our thing. This show is about bringing in new characters and expanding the world, but also giving surprises at the same time.”

No sticky on the new Proud Family?! It’s still cute though😭

— 𝒮𝑜𝓅𝒽𝒾𝒶🤍 (@_sophiabutler_) February 23, 2022

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Proud Family reboot audiences react

A number of viewers have already taken the time to react to Sticky leaving over on Twitter.

Check out a selection of tweets:

Bruh the way they wrote out Sticky in the new Proud Family has me dying.

— Just Vibes (@JohnSLPaul) February 23, 2022

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I am WEAK at how they did Sticky on Proud Family lmao

— Josh (@callmeWise) February 23, 2022

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https://twitter.com/keliajeanet_/status/1496658169053028356

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I understand it but it sucks Orlando Brown couldn’t continue the Sticky character in the new Proud Family

— Kaylaaaa👑 (@itssskayla) February 24, 2022

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The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder is now streaming on Disney+.

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