Update: Ashlee Simpson-Wentz Off of Melrose Place
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Ashlee Simpson-Wentz is being evicted from Melrose Place.
The singer-actress has been let go from the series, EW.com has confirmed. Along with fellow dismissed castmate Colin Egglesfield, Simpson-Wentz will see her final Melrose Place episode air in January.
Executive producers explain to EW that her unhinged character, Violet, was always intended to have a limited run, as it related to the "Who Killed Sydney" murder mystery that kicked off the the series; its ratings have been lackluster.
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Executive producer Todd Slavkin noted to EW.com that Simpson-Wentz and her costar "took it like professionals. When you go into a show you never know what's going to evolve and what the possibilities are . . . it wasn't a complete shock."
When Usmagazine.com spoke to producer Darren Swimmer in August, he praised Simpson-Wentz: "She came on her own merits as an actor; we thought that she was great for the role and she's doing a fantastic job. We really are happy with her."
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Swimmer also debunked rumors that Violet's role was reduced due to Simpson-Wentz's poor acting abilities. "We haven't changed any scripts," he said. "That's definitely not true. I really enjoy watching her.
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Update: In a statement, Simpson-Wentz tells Usmagazine.com:
"Having the chance to play Violet on Melrose Place has been a thrill. Although I always knew her story would come to a final, insanely unpredictable end, playing a creepy, unstable character was something I always wanted to do, so I jumped at the chance. Thanks to the CW and the entire cast and crew of Melrose Place for allowing me this opportunity!"
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65I think Violet was pretty freakin good. The show isn't so bad either, I thought it was gonna suck but nah
I'm sad she's leaving.....I thought she played an excellent villian on that show, she had the look and the voice. And for those of you ranking on her....... if this show was supposed to really be that good, it'd been on CBS or ABC, not some second rated station, stupids. ASHLEE AND THE SIMPSONS RULE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ashley simpson, jessica simpson, along with her creepy father are worthless. they should all disappear for good.
ashley simpson, jessica simpson, along with her creepy father are worthless. they should all disappear for good.
she should have never got her nose done. she looked so much better before.
You know if you people would watch the series from the beginning and give it a chance instead of being so narrow minded that just because it's a remake it won't be good, not always true! Scarface, the version with Al Pacino we all love, was actually a remake. As was Cape Fear, Victor/Victoria. Melrose is actually really good, it's directed by Oscar winner Davis Guggenheim, and like Cartman says "whateva I do what I want", you all stay there in your negativity bubbles and all the more happiness for us who are getting enjoyment from it.
did the producers ever see 7th heaven? she was horrible on that show -- can't act -- i was quite surprised when i had read she would be on melrose
oh please. saying that she was a good actress makes you lose your credibility. she was horrible on 7th heaven and got even worse if that is possible on melrose place.
She really sucks with her acting..she's horrible
Glad Violet is gone. She was awful
Personally -- the only reason I watched Melrose Place was because of Ashlee -- I thought it was lame otherwise -- guess now I don't need to waste an hour of my time a night!
That sucks. I like Violet, she's one of the most interesting charecters on the show. They should've ditched Riley, she's boring as dirt and the actress is abysmal.
I liked that Violet had a vixen side to her. There is still so much storyline to be discovered with Violet. Maybe Amanda Woodward can bring back that vixen she was in the original series. Go Melrose get your ratings up so you won't be cancelled
I really enjoyed watching Ashlee on this show. I think she did an incredible job! Hopefully this is not the last we see of her.
Maybe she can join Jessica on the State Fair circuit: singing & eating pies
I am bummed. I really like the show alot. People need to give it a chance. With Haather Locklear coming back I know its going to get better. The 1st Melrose Place almost tanked until Aaron Spelling brought in his lucky penny. I hope it doesnt get cancelled!!!
Saw the show the other day for the first time. The actors SVCK and Ashlee is a horrible actress. The show was not good at all. Not as good as the original.
I love Ashley! Wish her Pete and their little boy the best.
I totally agree with 1:19. She looked more natural and cuter before. She obviously has self-esteem issue. She should concentrate on her family. Let's do something right !
why did they even bring this show back? the show is awful. i can't stand Ashlee Simpson but getting rid her isn't going to make this crap show any better. I hope CW just pulls this show off air completely.