Ashlee Simpson is a terrible actress. In fact, even using the word actress in the same sentence as her name is kind of insulting to female thespians everywhere.
But in addition to her lack of talent, her bad behavior helped get her booted from the new CW remake of Melrose Place, a source close to the cast tells Fox411.
"Ashlee was kicked off Melrose Place because she was a total diva on set, late all the time, and deeply disliked by fellow cast members," the insider spilled.
"It created a lot of discord among the cast.
Of course, another major issue, the source reports, was that "she could barely act." That and producers' need to bring in past stars got Ash the ol' pink slip.
On-set diva Ashlee Simpson is headed for the unemployment line.
Melrose Place producers desperately pushed for Heather Locklear's return as Amanda, but couldn't afford the actress' salary demands without cutting someone.
Choosing who had to go was not hard.
"They basically trimmed the fat and made it possible for Heather to join the show," says the snitch. "Heather is a much bigger name than Ashlee Simpson."
With Ashlee and Colin Egglesfield (whoe unintentionally comedic flirting made them one of our favorite TV couples) exiting in January, and Melrose legend Jack Wagner also rumored to be coming on board, are more cuts still to come?
No word on that just yet, but if the scene last night where David cries at his mother's grave is any indication, Shaun Sipos' agent better start making calls.
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November 4th, 2009 10:53 AM
Make up your minds...was itmoney, diva-attidude, clash of Heather & Ashley....GEEZ!! Every day there is a new twist....seems like a lot of anti-Ashley assholes are depserate to put her in a negative light, that they cannot stick to the fact that it was the moolah....Stop being haters, already...The show sucks, they are trying to make it what it once was (which was shitty, which is why it was cancelled in the first place...REMEMBER)....the writers simply suck!! Has been former show stars(ie. Heather Locklear, Josie Bisset, everyone from that original cast)havent' worked since...for a reason...
November 4th, 2009 11:13 AM
Jack Wagner would be great to have back. I love him.
November 4th, 2009 11:15 AM
Is Jack Wagner really coming back? If that is true, they are doing great job keeping it a secret. I've heard he has a bad rep in the industry and they want nothing to do with him.
However I have heard some good news. I heard from a very reliable source that Jack Wagner will be in concert in Late Feb 2010, at the Mohegan Sun Resort & Casino, not July as in previous years. Exact date has not been finalized, but it looks like it will most likely be the last weekend in Feb. Call Mohegan Sun for details.
November 4th, 2009 11:57 AM
I honestly doubt there are very many people in the world that actually like her. The only thing she's got going for her is her looks. She can't sing or act.
November 4th, 2009 11:59 AM
wow, that's harsh. She doesn't have the greatest self-esteem to begin with. I think she was lucky to get the role in the first place. She was much cooler before she had her nose job.
November 4th, 2009 12:36 PM
Such a bad rep that his part-time contract was extended, Aaron Spelling gave him another lead role after Melrose Place, and he's still friendly with his co-stars, including Heather Locklear. Please.
Buzz, I'm sorry you didn't get Bricky, and I'm sorry a Jack Wagner fan hurt your feelings, but that has nothing to do with Jack.
November 4th, 2009 3:54 PM
Sorry Rosie,
I agree with Buzz. Your examples do not prove anything. Other than MP and Titans, Jack Wagner has been stuck in Daytime TV, while the majority of his MP alumni have gone on to successful Primetime shows. He may be asked to appear on MP, but only after they have tried everything and everyone else out. Other than Heather Locklear, there is not proof of him being friendly or keeping in touch with any of his past co-stars. He has a bad reputation, I'm sorry if you can't accept that.
November 4th, 2009 4:30 PM
Sorry Friscofanforever but you are wrong. I have read and saw interview of ex-Melrose cast members saying there are friendly with Jack. And three or four ex-Melrose cast members is not the majority of MP alumni being on successful Primetime shows. Most of the former MP cast was not working, that why the are coming back to MP 2.0.
November 4th, 2009 4:48 PM
Sorry jenny7, but you are wrong. Through the years,I've heard the rumors also. More than three or four ex cast members have moved on to primetime shows, or at the very least have been asked to appear on the new MP. I happen to like Jack Wagner, and hope his career takes a turn for the best. He seems like a nice guy. However it is intersting that he is still stuck on soap operas,and up till now, there has been zero talk of MP wanting him on the show. That speaks for itself.
November 4th, 2009 4:48 PM
You people with these bizzare defend-him-at-all-costs love affairs with Jack Wagner sound like cult members. Seek counseling.