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Update: Ashlee Simpson-Wentz Off of Melrose Place

Thursday – October 22, 2009 – 6:19pm

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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  • November 02, 2009 - 12:54pm bummed Says:

    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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • October 25, 2009 - 11:06am Nana Says:

    ashley simpson, jessica simpson, along with her creepy father are worthless. they should all disappear for good.
  • October 25, 2009 - 11:06am Nana Says:

    ashley simpson, jessica simpson, along with her creepy father are worthless. they should all disappear for good.
  • October 24, 2009 - 8:17pm EDV Says:

    she should have never got her nose done. she looked so much better before.
  • October 23, 2009 - 8:05pm Y. Says:

    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.
  • October 23, 2009 - 7:02pm martha Says:

    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
  • October 23, 2009 - 1:02pm haha Says:

    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.
  • October 23, 2009 - 12:50pm mitzi Says:

    She really sucks with her acting..she's horrible
  • October 23, 2009 - 12:07pm shar Says:

    Glad Violet is gone. She was awful
  • October 23, 2009 - 11:15am justsayin' Says:

    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!
  • October 23, 2009 - 10:39am Mary-Helen Says:

    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.
  • October 23, 2009 - 10:07am sone Says:

    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
  • October 23, 2009 - 9:36am fstarlet2 Says:

    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.
  • October 23, 2009 - 9:21am TeddyBear Says:

    Maybe she can join Jessica on the State Fair circuit: singing & eating pies
  • October 23, 2009 - 9:19am B Says:

    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!!!
  • October 23, 2009 - 8:44am Cari Says:

    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.
  • October 23, 2009 - 7:41am Mary Says:

    I love Ashley! Wish her Pete and their little boy the best.
  • October 23, 2009 - 3:48am JDM Says:

    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 !
  • October 23, 2009 - 3:05am Rania Says:

    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.
  • October 23, 2009 - 2:43am no ,your an idiot Says:

    who.. even cares,go home and raise a fet baby haha hhaa|)

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