As we recently reported, Ashlee Simpson-Wentz was given the pink slip by the CW’s Melrose Place, joining the growing ranks of unemployed Americans.
In the wake of her sister’s firing, Jessica Simpson says she is no longer a fan, taking to Twitter to defend Ash and bash Melrose Place for letting her go.
Here’s what she wrote to the CW:
“Catching up on MP. who writes this crap? i have had some bad scripts to work with, but this? thank God my sister is amazing and got you some press.”
Of course, the show feels it will improve with her gone.
According to various reports, Ashlee was canned because producers feel she can’t act, and was therefore responsible for the aforementioned bad scripts.
SISTERLY SUPPORT: However delusional she may be, Jessica has Ashlee’s back.
“They hired her because they needed a good name to help create buzz,” a set insider said. “But it backfired when she was so embarrassingly bad.”
“Producers cut her down as much as possible.”
Seconds another source, according to Us Weekly: “[Ashlee] is the worst actress, but nobody will tell her.” THG NOTE: We have certainly tried …
Anyway, what’s next for Ashlee? Possibly more acting. The girl is undeterred by the recent eviction from her day job, according to a source:
“She’s reading scripts. Acting is her focus now. If she had an album, she’d have to tour and be away from Bronx. She wants consistency.”