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ABBOTT Elementary had caused fans to spot a crazy detail during Bradley Cooper's unexpected cameo.

In February, the Guardians of the Galaxy actor guest-starred in an episode of the popular ABC sitcom. 

Bradley Cooper guest-starred in an episode of Abbott Elementary in February 2024
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Bradley Cooper guest-starred in an episode of Abbott Elementary in February 2024Credit: ABC
Sheryl Lee Ralph claimed she was not in this Abbott Elementary scene with the A-list actor
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Sheryl Lee Ralph claimed she was not in this Abbott Elementary scene with the A-list actorCredit: ABC
Sheryl claimed the 'magic of editing and TV' made it look like 'I was in the room'
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Sheryl claimed the 'magic of editing and TV' made it look like 'I was in the room'Credit: Twitter/michaelcollado

In the installment, Bradley, 49, visited the Abbott Elementary school because he was pals with one of the students.

The actor-turned-director took a selfie with the ensemble cast, including co-stars Quinta Brunson, 34, and Sheryl Lee Ralph, 57.

However, in a video interview with Variety, Sheryl revealed she did not film the scene with the Maestro filmmaker.

On Saturday, she spoke with the outlet at the Hulu on Disney+ red carpet event. 

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"You don't believe me. I was nowhere near the room," Sheryl claimed.

"I was in New York doing press."

"They had a woman dress up just like me. And through the magic of editing and TV, it looks like I was in the room," Sheryl continued.

"I was stunned when I saw it."

"But guess what? [Bradley] and I had a great conversation at the SAG [Screen Actor's Guild] awards," she went on.

"He said I missed you, but I got your video. Because I sent him a special video since I wouldn't be there."

ABC fans slam abrupt schedule change as Abbott Elementary, The Conners and Not Dead Yet take break from new episodes

"And he said, 'Thank you for the love.' And I said: 'You're welcome," Sheryl concluded. 

Fans took to X, formerly known as Twitter, and mentioned that the show's makeup/special effects team should get an award for that particular scene.

"[Sheryl] wasn’t in the room!? Abbott Elementary, your Vfx Emmy is coming." one said.

"That's impressive," another noted.

They had a woman dress up just like me. And through the magic of editing and TV, it looks like I was in the room.

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"That Emmy is coming home," a third fan added.

"This is crazy!" a fourth person wrote.

NO NEW EPISODES?

Meanwhile, viewers are upset over the comedy's drastic schedule change.

In late March, Abbott Elementary, The Conners, and Not Dead Yet faced a major shakeup and went on hiatus.

No new episodes of the ABC programs will air on Wednesday nights for multiple weeks.

ABC will air reruns instead during the break.

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New episodes of the three comedies will not air until Wednesday, April 10.

"We’ve told you about these lengthy breaks Quinta," an upset viewer commented. 

Sheryl pictured with her co-star Quinta Benson in Abbot Elementary
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Sheryl pictured with her co-star Quinta Benson in Abbot ElementaryCredit: Disney
Season 3 of Abbot Elementary is on break until mid-April
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Season 3 of Abbot Elementary is on break until mid-AprilCredit: Getty
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