Masterpiece Confirms that Maggie Smith is Not Leaving Downton Abbey
It's not who you know, it's Whom You Know and we know Masterpiece! We asked them if there is any truth to the rumors of Maggie Smith possibly leaving, and they said this:
Series 3 of Downton Abbey is currently filming with Maggie along with the other cast. We do not comment on future story lines, however there is no truth in the story that Maggie is leaving the show.