Showing posts with label Departure. Show all posts
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Friday, August 31, 2018

Emmy Rossum Stuns Fans, Announces Departure From Shameless

Emmy Rossum appears to be moving on.


The veteran actress, who has portrayed the main character of Fiona on Showtime’s Shameless since the very beginning of this mega hit, shared a lengthy post on Facebook today.


And it certainly makes it sound as if Rossum’s time on the series has come to an end.



“The opportunity to play Fiona has been a gift,” Rossum writes in one section of her message, continuing as follows:


“There are few characters – female or otherwise – as layered and dynamic. She is a mother lion, fierce, flawed and sexually liberated.


“She is injured, vulnerable, but will never give up. She is living in an economic depression, but refuses to be depressed. She is resourceful. She is loyal. She is brave.


“I knew it the second I read the pilot script, this was different, this was special. … Quite simply, the last eight years have been the best of my life.”


Including with her post a photo of many cast and crew member, Rossum made a point to single them out toward the end of her message, writing:


“I can say for certain that this cast and crew, who I’ve been have truly honored to work alongside, are world class. I am proud and I’m filled with gratitude.”




shameless cast


Shameless Season 9 premieres on Sunday, September 9 on Showtime.


It will be comprised of 14 episodes, as opposed to the typical 12, and divided into two parts; part two will debut on January 20, 2019 and include the show’s 100th installment.


Without coming specifically out and confirming her depature in exact words, Rossum – who made headlines recently for slamming Kim Kardashian and for publicizing her weight – concluded her post like this:


“I know you will continue on without me, for now. There is much more Gallagher story to be told. I will always be rooting for my family.


“Try not to think of me as gone, just think of me as moving down the block.”



The Golden Globe-nominated actress did not announce what she’ll be doing next.


And Showtime has not yet commented on this surprising piece of news.


But we’ve posted Rossum’s entire Facebook post on the subject below and we’ll let Shameless fans read it for themselves:


It’s hard thing to put into words, feelings. But I’m going to try.


This business is always an adventure, full of travel and opportunities to tell stories.



Usually as an actor, every few months, you travel to a new place, start a new project, build a new character, learn new rhythms, new inside jokes with your crew, make new friends.


Until “Shameless” came into my life 8 years ago, I led that kind of transient wonderful life of an actor.


And I never realized how much I actually craved the kind of continuity that this show has given me. And given all of us in the crew.


Season after season I’m amazed that our same crew comes back.


And it’s not just because it’s a wonderfully written, wonderfully layered show. There are these real connections, real friendships that bring us back season after season after season.



See, in real life, unlike Fiona, I’m an only child. I never had a big family. Being ensconced in that messy Gallagher family love is something I’d always dreamed of.


But even off set, it feels real. We’ve watched the kids grow up into the strong, talented, independent human beings that they are. I taught Emma to shave her legs. I was there when Ethan learned to drive.


Shanola and Jeremy and Joan and Bill danced at my wedding in New York last year. Our fearless leader John Wells thankfully held Sam and me up on those rickety chairs during the hora.


I’ve spent the Jewish holy days in temple with David Nevins and his wonderful wife and kids.


It really feels like a family.



This kind of stability, this family, has nurtured me and made feel safe enough to stretch and grow creatively.


The way John Wells has shepherded me as an actress, and more recently how he’s encouraged me wholeheartedly as a director and a writer, has been an honor and a privilege.


We have made over 100 hours of television. That’s no small feat.


There’s a new study that says it takes 100 hours to become friends with someone. The Gallaghers have been in people’s living rooms for 100 hours. So, it makes sense.


We can feel your connection to us, to these characters.



In the airport, in restaurants, on the street, when people call out “Hi Fiona” “Oh my god, it’s Lip” or “Screw you Frank!”… it feels good.


The opportunity to play Fiona has been a gift.


There are few characters — female or otherwise — as layered and dynamic. She is a mother lion, fierce, flawed and sexually liberated.


She is injured, vulnerable, but will never give up. She is living in an economic depression, but refuses to be depressed.


She is resourceful. She is loyal. She is brave. I knew it the second I read the pilot script, this was different, this was special.



I tirelessly prepped the audition with my coach Terry Knickerbocker. I walked to the appointment in the rain so I looked disheveled.


During my third audition, when I got the part IN the room, I literally jumped up and down screaming in joyous relief and disbelief.


Quite simply, the last eight years have been the best of my life.


Malcolm Gladwell says it takes 10,000 hours to become truly good at something. To become world class. Well by my calculation, 100 episodes, 7 days per episode (plus Chicago weeks), 12 hour days, we’re just at about 10,000 hours.


So I guess we’re finally good at this.



I can say for certain that this cast and crew, who I’ve been have truly honored to work alongside, are world class. I am proud and I’m filled with gratitude.


I know you will continue on without me, for now. There is much more Gallagher story to be told. I will always be rooting for my family. Try not to think of me as gone, just think of me as moving down the block.


With love, always.


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Thursday, July 26, 2018

Ramona Singer Breaks Down Over Carole Radziwill Departure

Ramona Singer is sad.


She"s just…. very, very sad.


During an appearance on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen this week, the veteran Real Housewives of New York City cast member was asked if she had a reaction to the recent news concerning Carole Radziwill.


This news, of course, is that Carole Radziwill is leaving the franchise that made her famous.


The award-winning journalist and reality star (there"s a combo you do not see very often, huh?) made the announcement on Wednesday.



And Singer reacted to it just hours later.


"I love Carole inside and out," Ramona said, barely able to hold off her tears.


"I think she"s really warm, special, down to earth, truthful, giving, kind, supportive of women, genuine, smart [and] fabulous. I"m like, "Wow."


"I"m going to miss not being with her doing the next season. It"s going to be a void.


"This is going to be a void for me."



Of course, not all Housewives would agree with this sentiment.


Radziwill and Bethenny Frankel have been clashing throughout Season 10, with it being rather clear that Carole was making a reference to her former friend and current enemy upon confirming her departure from the series yesterday.


"I am sure this does not come as a surprise to any of the viewers, all of whom have been supportive, encouraging, and kind.


"My original curiosity about reality television has waned over the years and I am focusing on TV and writing projects that better suit my more steady temperament."


Then, in a perceived dig at Frankel, Radziwill added she"s "thrilled to leave frenemies behind."


In the often-heated parlance of Real Housewives, this was really a pretty tame dig.



Singer is the first cast member to comment on Carole leaving the show, which she joined on Season 5.


Luann de Lesseps, Dorinda Medley, Sonja Morgan and Tinsley Mortimer have not yet commented on Radziwill"s exit.


The Real Housewives of New York City, meanwhile, is in the middle of its current season right now.


It airs Wednesdays at 9 p.m. on Bravo.


Check out the video above to see Singer"s emotional response to Radziwill"s leaving the program.


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Monday, July 23, 2018

Sara Haines Confirms View Departure: Where"s She Headed Next?

Sara Haines is leaving The View.


But she’s not leaving the world of television.


Far from it, in fact.



Following an announcement made at Comic-Con over the weekend, Haines woke up on Monday and confirmed to viewers that she is departing this morning program for another.


Good Morning America, to be specific.


Haines and Michael Strahan will debut their very own hour of GMA on September 10.


“I have a big announcement, it is bittersweet, so I’m going to start with the bitter part, which is just the sad part,” Haines said today, elaborating as follows:


“I will be leaving the show, for the best reason, but I have to start with this.


“I have dreamt about, I have watched the show since it began — look at who I’m flanked by … at the whole table … but there are days I go to look at Whoopi and I can’t finish a sentence because I remember it’s Whoopi Goldberg.”



Haines wasn’t done gushing, either.


“Every time I hear the theme music, I remember watching at home on my couch,” she said.


“This has been a dream I’ve always had to be on this show. Every day I walk out here, I’ve never taken it for granted.”


In conclusion?


“I don’t have words to express my gratitude. I wasn’t done being grateful and pinching myself for just sitting at this table.


“This has been a dream. I’m honored to sit here. I’m honored to go down with this brand sitting behind me every day.”


We certainly believe her, but the pull of having her own series alongside Strahan proved to be too much for Haines to turn down.


GMA Day will replace The Chew in the 1 p.m. time slot of Good Morning America.



“I cannot wait to kick things off with you,” Strahan said to Haines in a promotional video for the upcoming program.


Ever since leaving Kelly Ripa in the dust, Strahan has allegedly made enemies at Good Morning America.


It’s been evident that his goal is to become the most successful retired athlete on television, despite the rise of Alex Rodriguez over at ESPN.


And Haines is clearly psyched to help Strahan defeat all athletic comes in this domain.



Along with a video of her future co-anchor on Instagram, she wrote the following on Monday:


Ahhhhhhhh!! Not even sure I can find the words to adequately express how excited I am to sit next to @michaelstrahan as we embark on this new journey at @GMA #GMADay…it is (and has been) a dream of mine for a LONG time.


It’s bittersweet though as I leave @theviewabc, a place I have called home for the past couple years.


A huge thank you to all the viewers and fans who have followed me along the way.


I LOVE my View family, but don’t worry, my brand new *view* is literally down the street.


For The View, this announcement comes days after it was announced Paula Faris is also departing the program for a new job at ABC News handling breaking news and reporting.


With these two gone, it leaves Joy Behar, Whoopi Goldberg, Sunny Houston and Meghan McCain sitting at the ABC table each morning.


Until co-host number 2,798 is selected, that is.


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Wednesday, July 11, 2018

Jeremy and Audrey Roloff Announce Departure from Little People, Big World

In a word? Wow.


In another two words? Gosh darn.


On Monday afternoon, Jeremy Roloff took to his Instagram account and delivered some unexpected and unfortunate news to fans…



… he and wife Audrey Roloff are leaving the show that made them famous.


This will be their final season on Little People, Big World.


So Jeremy announced on social media today, much to the shock and sadness of his millions of fans.


“This is an announcement concerning Jeremy Roloff and his family specifically,” opens Jeremy’s caption, which was posted alongside the photo above.


The father of one continued:


“After 14 years, over 300 episodes, and 17 seasons, the time has come.


“A year ago I made the decision that this season would be our last. It has been an amazing run, and I can’t say thank you enough to all of you who have watched and supported us along the ride.


“We have the most loyal fans on TV and we appreciate every one of you. You are what made doing this so fun.


“We will still be supporting the family as they carry the #LPBW torch onward. This is a decision concerning Audrey and me specifically – the show must go on!”



That’s some good news, at least.


We’ve actually been speculating for awhile that Little People, Big World may soon come to an end because Matt Roloff is moving to Arizona and Amy Roloff has expressed interest in moving on from the farm as well.


Various family members appear to be going in various directions.


And, let’s face it, the show has been on for so long that it’s already set a Guiness World Record.


It’s simply bound to end at some point.


Jeremy, meanwhile, continued as follows:


“[This] being said, we’re not disappearing. We have a lot of exciting stuff in the works and are eager to continue the work that the Lord has called us to!”


It’s true:


Jeremy and Audrey have a book coming out early next year that will chroncile their love, their lives and offer advice to their many supporters.



“Again, we thank you, and always enjoy when we get a chance to meet one of you,” added Jeremy.


“Whether it be in the airport, on the street, at pumpkin season or at one of our upcoming Beating50percent events! THANK YOU for all the love and support.


“Your messages, comments, gifts, and mail are noticed and appreciated. You guys are the best. Thank you for respecting our decision.”


Always honest and always grateful, Jeremy made a point of acknowledging producers and all those behind the scenes that made his success possible:


“I also want to give a big thank you to the team at TLC,” he concluded.


“Thanks for putting up with us;) You’ve provided us with a grand opportunity and for that we are forever grateful.”



Audrey is yet to comment on her departure.


Two years ago, Jacob Roloff also left the series, while Molly Roloff has chosen to live a life outside of the spotlight.


This leaves Amy, Matt, Zach and Tori as the main Roloffs supposedly interested in continuing on with the program.


Will TLC green light a season without Jeremy and Audrey?


Might the cameras follow around Zach, Tori and their son Jackson in a spinoff?


It’s too early to say for certain.


But this much we can say for certain:


We’ll miss you, Audrey and Jeremy. Thank you for the memories.



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Thursday, April 20, 2017

Bill O"Reilly Issues Statement on Fox News Departure, Remains Defiant

Bill O’Reilly may be gone from Fox News.


But the controversial host isn’t leaving quietly.


On Wednesday afternoon, 21st Century Fox announced that it had parted ways with O’Reilly in the wake of allegations that he sexually harassed at least five women who either worked for the network or appeared on The O’Reilly Factor over the years.



These women were paid a total of $ 13 million in hush money, while a sixth women spoke to the media last week about the inappropriate ways in which O’Reilly had treated her.


Following The New York Times report that exposed these incidents, O’Reilly pleaded innocent via a statement on his website, while ignoring the topic on air.


But over 70 companies pulled their ads from The O’Reilly factor, an impressive display of protest that basically gave Fox News no choice.


“After a thorough and careful review of the allegations, the Company and Bill O’Reilly have agreed that Bill O’Reilly will not be returning to the Fox News Channel,” read the dismissal confirmation yesterday.


“This decision follows an extensive review done in collaboration with outside counsel.


“By ratings standards, Bill O’Reilly is one of the most accomplished TV personalities in the history of cable news. In fact, his success by any measure is indisputable.


“Fox News has demonstrated again and again the strength of its talent bench. We have full confidence that the network will continue to be a powerhouse in cable news.


“Lastly, and most importantly, we want to underscore our consistent commitment to fostering a work environment built on the values of trust and respect.”






A few hours after this statement went public, O’Reilly released a parting shot of his own.


The staunch conservative, who had worked at the network since 1996, said the following in response to his firing:


“Over the past 20 years at Fox News, I have been extremely proud to launch and lead one of the most successful news programs in history, which has consistently informed and entertained millions of Americans and significantly contributed to building Fox into the dominant news network in television.


“It is tremendously disheartening that we part ways due to completely unfounded claims.


“But that is the unfortunate reality many of us in the public eye must live with today. I will always look back on my time at Fox with great pride in the unprecedented success we achieved and with my deepest gratitude to all my dedicated viewers.


“I wish only the best for Fox News Channel.”



Last summer, 21st Century Fox CEO Roger Ailes resigned in the wake of his own sexual misconduct scandal.


Such major network stars as Gretchen Carlson and Megyn Kelly accused Ailes of treating them as nothing but objects with breasts, while Kelly turned down a $ 20 million-per-year contract from Fox to move to NBC this year.


Most believe she did so largely due to the work environment fostered by Fox News executives.


Beginning on April 24, Tucker Carlson will take over the 8 p.m. time slot previously held by O’Reilly.


On Wednesday night, though, Dana Perino sat behind the desk of simply The Factor and said the following to close the program:


It is the end of an era here at the Fox News Channel. As we mentioned earlier, Bill O’Reilly is leaving this chair and this network after more than 20 years.


Bill has been the undisputed King of Cable News – and for good reason.


He is an incredibly talented broadcaster who raised the bar for interviewers everywhere. He has also held his staff to exacting standards in his quest to put the best possible program on the air, and they are great.



Perino did not mention the $ 13 million in settlements or anything about the circumstances surrounding O’Reilly losing his job.


Here is how she concluded her tribute:


You, his audience, responded in record numbers, making The Factor the No. 1 cable news show for more than 16 years. You have also been loyal, and we can’t tell you how much that means to everyone on The Factor.


By ratings standards, Bill is one of the most accomplished TV personalities in the history of cable news. In fact, his success, by any measure, is indisputable.


We wish him the very best.


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Friday, February 3, 2017

NBC Accused of "Whitewashing" in Wake of Tamron Hall Departure

Thank goodness for This Is Us, huh?


This must be what executives at NBC are thinking these days, considering the onslaught of bad press that has come the network’s way over the past years or so.


First, there was the backlash against Saturday Night Live after Donald Trump hosted an episode toward the end of 2016.


Then, there was the time Jimmy Kimmel fawned over Trump and treated the delusional narcissist like everyone’s best, most harmless friend.






And then there was the fact that NBC brought back Celebrity Apprentice, keeping Trump on as an executive producer.


Now, however, the network is under fire for a reason unrelated to President Trump.


Earlier this year, Megyn Kelly announced that she was leaving Fox News to sign a deal with NBC.


The only details confirmed at the time by Kelly and network executives was that the journalist would contribute to political coverage and also anchor her own five-days-a-week program.


Since then, however, multiple sources have reported that Kelly will slide into a chair on The Today Show in some capacity; either right next to Matt Lauer… or possibly at 9am or 10am, causing a major programming shift.


Either Hoda Kotb and Kathie Lee Gifford will move up an hour and replace Al Roker and Hall – or Kelly will be the one to replace Roker and Hall.


In response to Kelly’s addition shoving her out of hosting duties alongside Roker, Tamron Hall left NBC on Thursday.


She didn’t even say goodbye on air; nor she did have another deal lined up when she departed.


She was simply angry over the way her future at the company was being handled and decided to peace out of there as quickly as possible.



The National Association of Black Journalists, meanwhile, has now released a rather damning statement in regard to Hall leaving Today and Kelly probably taking her place.


It reads as follows:


The National Association of Black Journalists is saddened by Tamron Hall’s departure from NBC.


She broke ground as the first black female ‘Today Show’ cohost and was enjoying ratings success alongside Al Roker during the show’s third hour of programming.


NBC has been a leader for diversity in broadcasting, but recent reports that Hall and Roker will be replaced by former Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly are being seen by industry professionals as whitewashing.


Whitewashing. That’s a pretty strong word to use.



This isn’t the sort of allegation NBC can just sit back and allow to linger online.


Therefore, on Thursday, a network spokesperson issued a response:


“NBC News has a long and proven history as an industry leader in newsroom diversity.


“We will continue to engage in the running dialogue we’ve had for many years with the National Association of Black Journalists and other advocacy groups to advance those goals.”


Hall joined Today in 2014 and MSNBC in 2007.


As you can see here, Roker wasn’t pretty sad to say goodbye to his close friend.



And the network was pretty magnanimous in how it addressed her decision.


“Tamron Hall will be leaving NBC News and MSNBC when her contract expires this month,” the company said in a statement on Wednesday.


“[January 31] was her last day as an anchor on both networks. Tamron is an exceptional journalist, we valued and enjoyed her work at Today and MSNBC and hoped that she would decide to stay. We are disappointed that she has chosen to leave, but we wish her all the best.”


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Tuesday, January 3, 2017

Megyn Kelly Issues Statement on Fox News Departure: What Did She Say?

Megyn Kelly is no longer the female face of Fox News.


In a move that caught many viewers by surprise, the long-time reporter decided on Tuesday to sign a contract with NBC.


She will debut on that network later this year, anchoring her very own program Monday through Friday; hosting a Sunday evening series; and also contributing in general to NBC political coverage and any kind of breaking news.


Reports indicate that an offer of $ 20 million per year from Fox News was not enough to entice Kelly to stay.



Is this really all that shocking, considering Kelly claims former Fox News Corp. Chairman Roger Ailes sexually harassed her on numerous occasions shortly after she was hired a decade ago?


And also considering the fact that Kelly clearly has no respect for Sean Hannity?


And also considering that Kelly is not a very big fan of Donald Trump, the impending President of the United States who will have the full support of Fox News and its unfair and non-balanced reporters?


It really shouldn’t be.


In fact, this move should have been an obvious one to see coming.


But still. We understand the idea of Megyn Kelly appearing on any network other than Fox is jarring.


And Kelly clearly understands this as well.


That’s why she has issued a lengthy Facebook post in response to her decision going public.



“Over a dozen years ago I started at Fox News in a job that would change my life,” she wrote this afternoon, continung:


“Now, I have decided to end my time at FNC, incredibly enriched for the experiences I’ve had. I have agreed to join NBC News, where I will be launching a new daytime show Monday through Friday, along with a Sunday evening news magazine program.


“I will also participate in NBC’s breaking news coverage and its political and special events coverage.”


Concluded the 46-year old:


“While I will greatly miss my colleagues at Fox, I am delighted to be joining the NBC News family and taking on a new challenge.


“I remain deeply grateful to Fox News, to Rupert, Lachlan and James Murdoch, and especially to all of the FNC viewers, who have taught me so much about what really matters.


“More to come soon. … Happy New Year, and God bless.”



In announcing the hiring of Kelly, Andrew Lack, chairman of NBC News, said the following:


“Megyn is an exceptional journalist and news anchor, who has had an extraordinary career. She’s demonstrated tremendous skill and poise, and we’re lucky to have her.”


And while Kelly’s contract at Fox runs through this summer, it sounds as though she’ll be let out of it early.


We still aren’t sure when she’ll first appear on NBC, but Fox News has announced she will only anchor The Kelly File through Friday, January 6.


Added Rupert Murdoch, the executive chairman of 21st Century Fox:


“We thank Megyn Kelly for her 12 years of contributions to FOX News. We hope she enjoys tremendous success in her career and wish her and her family all the best.”



Kelly has hinted at not just a move away from Fox for some time, but a move away from primetime.


Hosting a daytime show will allow her to spend more time with her children – Edward, 7, Yardley, 5, and Thatcher, 3 – whom she shares with husband Douglas Brunt.


This was allegedly a major selling point for NBC.


The question now remains, though: Will Kelly have the same sort of following at NBC that she had at Fox News?


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Saturday, December 17, 2016

Farrah Abraham Trashes Amber Portwood, Calls BS on Teen Mom Departure

The cameras may not be rolling on Teen Mom OG…


… but that doesn’t mean that two of the show’s stars are done making headlines.


Earlier this week, Amber Portwood stunned the reality show community when she announced she was quitting Teen Mom OG, citing the unfair way she’s been portrayed as the basis for her departure.



“I’ll be leaving #teenmomog sadly,” Amber captioned a cast photo that depicted her alongside with Maci Bookout, Farrah Abraham and Catelynn Lowell.


Seems pretty straightforward, doesn’t it?


Added Portwood, in an attempt to make her position clear:


“The way I have been portrayed and treated is unfair. @MTV sending all my love…


“If I was treated fairly it wouldn’t be an issue but it’s been nothing but disrespect since the reunion show. Which keeps continuing today…


Nothing has been dealt with or has made me feel any safer to even move on with people who have continuously hidden things from the network….


“The day I’m shown some respect by the people I’ve worked with for 8 years is the day I’ll be back. I’ve sacrificed a lot for this show.”


MTV has not commented on Amber’s series of Tweets, but it does appear as if she’s keeping the door for a return open.



And Abraham, for one, thinks this is all a bunch of BS.


She thinks Amber wants to walk right through that door.


“None of the girls will quit – they like the attention, need the money and their boyfriends need the money too much to quit,” Farrah told E! News on Friday.


The controversial Teen Mom cast member added:


“I get that Amber is embarrassed of her actions but she flip-flops all the time. She will be right back to filming. This is so dramatic.


“She could quit and not make it public if she was truly done.”


Abraham and Portwood got into it recently at the Teen Mom OG reunion special.


And we mean… THEY GOT INTO IT.


During the show, Abraham implied that Portwood’s fiancé, Matt Baier, looked like a pedophile.


This set Portwood off. Big time, especially because Abraham’s boyfriend, Simon, had called Baier a pedophile back in October.


The peeved Teen Mom stormed the stage and attacked Abraham, causing Abraham’s father, Michael, to also rush the stage, in defense of his child.


You can see it all unfold when you watch Teen Mom OG online via our friends at TV Fanatic and/or when you click PLAY on the video below:



Following this fracas, Amber, Maci McKinney and Catelynn Baltierra staged a reunion walkout in protest of what they believed to be MTV’s preferential treatment of Farrah.


The much-maligned star, however, thinks she was on the receiving end of some illegal behavior.


“I didn’t have to attend the rest of the reunion or specials [because of what I consider Amber’s] criminal behavior,” the Abraham said to Us Weekly of what happened at the reunion.


“MTV legal has said I no longer will ever have to work with or around Maci, Catelynn or Amber.”


It sounds as if Farrah thinks she won’t have a choice, though, despite what Amber just alleged on social media.



Dare we ask:


Do you have a side to take in this new Amber vs. Farrah feud?


Or has everyone already lost?


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Tuesday, October 18, 2016

Matt Lauer Announces Billy Bush Departure, Pretends to Care

In the last surprising TV development since Jon Snow was brought back to life on Game of Thrones, Billy Bush has parted ways with The Today Show.


Following days of strong rumors, this departure was made official on Monday evening.


And it was left to Matt Lauer on Tuesday morning to actually deliver the news to viewers.


Watch him do so here:



“NBC News announced last night Billy would be leaving the Today show immediately, noting that he was a valued colleague and longtime member of the broader NBC family,” Lauer said at the top of Today, adding:


“And of course, all of us here at Today wish Billy the very best.”


Is that really accurate?


It’s impossible for us to say.


But multiple sources over the past several days reported that Bush wasn’t very popular at the job he started in August.


For example, Kathie Lee Gifford and Hota Kotb allegedly celebrated his suspension.


When 9 a.m. rolled around this morning and Bush was nowhere to be seen, Tamron Hall was also forced to acknowledged Bush’s exit.


“As you may have heard, our former co-host Billy Bush is no longer with the Today show,” she said.


“This comes after his involvement in an Access Hollywood taping with Donald Trump in 2005. As a longtime member of the NBC family, we wish Billy all the best as he moves forward.”



Ah, yes, that tape with Donald Trump in 2005.


By now, we’re guessing you’re very familiar with the footage that was leaked this month by The Washington Post.


It featured Trump bragging to Bush about how just grabs the private parts of women he finds attractive and that he doesn’t even wait for permission to kiss them on the lips.


At one point, Bush says of a soap opera actress who is scheduled to film a scene opposite Trump that day:


“You’re girl is hot as shit. Yes! The Donald has scored again!”


Bush comes across like a frat boy loser in the video.


You can be reminded of how pathetic his exchange with Trump was here:



“Billy Bush will be leaving the Today show’s 9am hour, effective today,” the morning show’s senior Vice President, Noah Oppenheim, wrote in an internal memo to the program’s staff yesterday.


“While he was a new member of the Today team, he was a valued colleague and longtime member of the broader NBC family. We wish him success as he goes forward.”


The terms of Bush’s exit have not been disclosed.


It does not appear as if he’s been fired, however, likely because he reportedly threatened to sue the network.


Soon after his departure was made public, Bush released the following statement:


“I am deeply grateful for the conversations I’ve had with my daughters, and for all of the support from family, friends and colleagues. I look forward to what lies ahead.”


What lies ahead for Donald Trump is almost definitely some kind of television network.


Would anyone really be surprised if Billy Bush was a part of it?


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Thursday, April 28, 2016

Sara Ramirez Hints at Grey"s Anatomy Departure

Is Grey’s Anatomy about to lose another core cast member?



We may be reading too much into a single Tweet (we are a celebrity gossip site, though, that’s sort of what we do), but Sara Ramirez has left fans of this drama buzzing via the following message she wrote on Thursday night:


That’s a wrap for Doctor #CallieTorres #Season13 #GreysAnatomy #ThankYou all for an enriching & unforgettable #Rollercoaster ride!


She could definitely just be referring to the end of filming on Grey’s Anatomy Season 12.


But her contract is up in June and Grey’s Anatomy is known for losing series regulars, especially in recent years.


Sandra Oh departed the series after Season 10, taking her character to an entirely different country in order to head up the wing of a hospital.


Then, last season, Shonda Rhimes and company killed off Patrick Dempsey’s Derek Shepherd in a move that still has folks buzzing… including Ellen Pompeo.


What other hints are there that Ramirez could be next?



Her character of Callie is involved in a storyline that finds her fighting for custody of her daughter with ex-wife, Arizona.


This is because Callie wants to move to New York with her new girlfriend, which gives the show a very easy to way write Callie out.


Neither Ramirez nor any ABC rep has responded to requests for confirmation of the star’s departure or of her sticking around.


Since typing the aforementioned mysterious Tweet, Ramirez has simply written “”#TGIT #BuckleUp for the ride! #GreysAnatomy” on her social media account.


Folks who watch Grey’s Anatomy online have seen the actress on their screens since Season 2, while she was made a series regular in Season 3.


Several longtime cast members, meanwhile, have contract that also expire this summer, although ABC has already renewed Grey’s Anatomy for Season 13.


Set in a hospital, it’s the sort of series that can easily bring in new doctors and characters when the situation calls for it, making it similar to ER, a drama that ran for approximately 49 seasons.


In other words: no matter what happens with Sara Ramirez, Grey’s Anatomy will be on the air for as long as Shonda Rhimes wants it to be.


Tuesday, April 5, 2016

Kat Graham Announces Departure from The Vampire Diaries

Mystic Falls is about to lose another resident.



A few months after Nina Dobrev announced her departure from The Vampire Diaries, exiting the beloved CW series after six seasons as Elena Gilbert, co-star Kat Graham has confirmed her plans to move on from the show.


But not any time too soon, at least.


In an exclusive chat with Us Weekly at the iHeartRadio Music Awards on Sunday, Graham said that Season 8 will mark her final run as Bonnie Bennett.


She has starred as the young witch for the duration of the drama.


“Season 8 will be my last season,” Graham told the magazine, adding:


“I just hope that whatever I do after, the crew can come with me. If the crew can come with me, then we’ll be good. The crew is going to be the hardest thing to let go, because we are a family.”



Toward the end of last year, The CW moved The Vampire Diaries Season 7 to Friday nights, prompting many to believe it was burying the once-popular series until canceling it this spring.


Instead, however, the network surprised fans by renewing the program for the 2016-2017 season.


It remains unclear just how many episodes will comprise Season 8 and it will be a true shock if The Vampire Diaries is even around for a ninth season after Graham leaves.


“There’s some really intense stuff with my character this season,” Graham also teased.


“I think the biggest episodes I’ve ever had are 20 [airing April 29] and 21 [airing May 6]. It’s pretty major for the character – huge turns, a lot of stunts and cool sh-t!”


We’ll make a point to watch The Vampire Diaries online in order to see what’s on tap.


But it probably is about time for the series to get the axe, don’t you think? 

Friday, January 29, 2016

Dance Moms: Faking Abby Lee Miller Departure! Even More Scripted Than Thought!

You are never going to believe this, but take a seat, because it looks like Dance Moms is fake and Abby Lee Miller is LYING again. 


In related news, Blac Chyna lives for drama.



If you watch Dance Moms online, you know that this week, the reality star opened up the show with a dramatic, tear-filled phone call.


Her ongoing federal case (she faces bankruptcy fraud charges) is taking such a toll on her that the 49-year-old skipped a key rehearsal.


Yes, the taskmaster instructor didn’t show up to her own Abby Lee Miller Dance Company studio in L.A. to prep her girls for competition.


She instead sent an email to the Dance Moms informing them that she’s resigning, and Lifetime teased as much in next week’s promo.


However, Miller will be back this season. It’s yet another hoax.


She spent this past weekend filming, and put it in writing, asking permission from the court to travel to Las Vegas for work (it was granted).


On Saturday, Sheer Talent’s website urged fans “Experience a Day with the Cast of Dance Moms Shooting a New Episode for Season Six!”


Is it a coincidence that Dance Moms is filming in the same city that Miller had to file a motion to travel to for her job, on the exact days?


No. Nor is it a first for the show to be exposed as bogus.


According to a behind-the-scenes insider, everything the girls do is taped multiple times for the sake of the Lifetime reality hit.


“Abby’s girls filmed their dances multiple times, and they’d say ‘This one is for extra,’ or ‘This one is for production,"” the source says.


The altercations between the moms are also faked.


As for her upcoming trial, that is all too real. If she is found guilty, she could face up to five years behind bars and $ 5 million in fines.


Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Elisabeth Hasselbeck Cries Over Fox & Friends Departure

Elisabeth Hasselbeck is going to need a few minutes, people.


Can you talk amongst yourself for a little while?


The 38-year old announced via statement on Monday that she’s leaving her post as a Fox & Friends panelist in December, saying at the time:


“Oftentimes, the most difficult decisions are between two great things," said the former View co-host.


"Throughout my 14 years working in television, I have never experienced a more positive and thoughtful atmosphere than FOX News Channel."


The conservative television personality, who was also a castaway on Survivor back in the day, reiterated these points on air Tuesday.


"Like I said, I much preferred and am honored to have had the role of bringing you the news rather than being it," she said.


"I have a ton of respect for you all here and you at home [and] I want to share with you what"s been on my heart.


"I am… taking a new position as CBO, Chief Breakfast Officer, at our house with the kids and that does mean that in about a month, I will be leaving my Fox News family."


Hasselbeck said that the time between now and her final show will be a "No Cry Zone," but she couldn"t stop the tears from flowing upon confirming this very sad news.


In reference to her co-hosts, Steve Doocy and Brian Kilmeade, Hasselbeck shared:


"It"s hard because of all of you. You all have made this a really hard decision. I have fallen head over heels with this place."


Hasselbeck is the mother of three kids (Grace, 10, Taylor, 8, Isaiah, 6) and the husband of a former NFL quarterback.


Watch her announce her departure and break down into tears now:


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