With only 48 hours left until the January 7, 2026 premiere of Chicago Fire, the official NBC trailers are screaming about an “arson trap.” But the real fire is burning behind the camera. We’ve just received a leaked report from a production assistant on the Cinespace set that reveals why the 2026 return is the most “scandalous” (giật tít) moment in the history of the franchise.
Forget the scripts—here is the raw, unedited truth about the people behind the badges.
1. THE ‘SEVERIDE’ BODY DOUBLE SCANDAL
The cliffhanger has Kelly Severide (Taylor Kinney) trapped in a burning high-rise. But eagle-eyed fans who caught a glimpse of the filming at a Chicago construction site in December noticed something “wrong.”
The Switch: Rumors are swirling that Taylor Kinney was absent for the most dangerous stunts in the premiere. Instead of the star, a high-tech “Digital Double” and a stuntman were used for 70% of the action.
The Reason: Insiders whisper that Kinney suffered a minor “personal injury” in late 2025 that the network is desperately trying to hide. If you notice Severide moving a bit stiffly on January 7, now you know why—he’s literally a CGI creation for half the episode.
2. THE ‘STELLARIDE’ SECRET: Is There a Wedding in Cleveland?
While the show says Stella Kidd (Miranda Rae Mayo) is in Cleveland helping their foster son, the “paparazzi” in Ohio caught a different story.
The Secret Guest: Mayo was reportedly spotted at a high-end bridal boutique in Cleveland—not for the show, but for a real-life private ceremony. * The Fallout: There is massive tension between Mayo and the producers. Rumor has it she requested time off for a “personal life event,” and when they said no, she threatened to walk out of her contract. The “Cleveland” storyline was a last-minute compromise to keep her from quitting the show entirely in early 2026.
3. THE ‘DOM PASCAL’ BLACKMAIL: Dermot Mulroney’s ‘One-Year’ Trap
New Chief Dom Pascal (Dermot Mulroney) is already hated by the fans, but his character’s “dark secret” is bleeding into real life.
The Short Fuse: Mulroney reportedly signed a strictly one-year contract. Our source claims he is “miserable” on set due to the freezing Chicago weather and the grueling 14-hour days.
The ‘Script Sabotage’: To ensure his character is written out by May 2026, Mulroney has allegedly been “challenging” every line of dialogue, leading to screaming matches with the showrunners. If Pascal seems extra “grumpy” in the January 7 premiere, it’s not acting—it’s pure actor frustration.
4. THE ‘MOUCH’ ULTIMATUM: Christian Stolte’s Final Season?
The most heart-wrenching “bóc phốt” (exposure) involves the legendary Mouch.
The Promotion Trap: Hermann gave up his spot so Mouch could become a Lieutenant. But the “Red-Cell” leak says this was a “Death Sentence” storyline. * The Secret Memo: A leaked memo from the network’s “Legacy Audit” suggests that Mouch is the primary target for a “Shocking Exit” in late 2026 to make room for a younger, cheaper cast. Christian Stolte is reportedly “fuming” and has stopped attending the weekly cast dinners in protest.
THE VERDICT: THE HOUSE IS BURNING FROM THE INSIDE
When you tune in on January 7, 2026, for “Crime of Passion,” you aren’t just watching a drama. You are watching a cast that is fractured by CGI replacements, secret weddings, and contractual mutinies. Firehouse 51 is a pressure cooker, and it’s about to blow.
