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| Fired Actress Update; Final Airdate. | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Nov 11 2007, 10:55 AM (2,871 Views) | |
| Deleted User | Nov 11 2007, 10:55 AM Post #1 |
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According to SOW, the final airdate for Renée Jones(Lexie Carver) is 11/29. :angry: |
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| The Room Stops | Nov 11 2007, 11:31 AM Post #2 |
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Fired twice in a year, that's just cruel. |
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| King | Nov 11 2007, 12:13 PM Post #3 |
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Yikes. I don't like Lexie, but I like Jones. Realistically though, there isn't much of a place for her on the canvas right now. I'd like to see her over some of the college kids though, but we all know that's unrealistic. |
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| Kevc1980 | Nov 11 2007, 02:20 PM Post #4 |
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I wonder what kind of exit she will get...Are they going to have her and Abe separate in the next couple weeks? I'd rather she just left for a new job, then they could have her return when she's needed.. |
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| Mason | Nov 11 2007, 02:54 PM Post #5 |
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I'm still so mad about this. They didn't even try to give Lexie any story when they brought her back. :angry: |
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| PhoenixRising05 | Nov 11 2007, 03:13 PM Post #6 |
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I don't think she was going to get a whole lot but I think Jim Reynolds being gone for awhile, especially when she first returned, hurt any story she was going to have alot. I do think Hogan had story for her but I think when Days fired her (and I still think it was Drake to be fired but they chickened out and fired her instead since she was a vet), he had to change gears and write her out. They didn't make Abe blind for nothing. I think Lexie was just a throw in character to amp the beginning of the story up. This way they could resolve her shitty exit. Problem is by not turning her evil and by sticking her back with Abe, they took away so much potential story for her. I mean, she already wasn't a doctor anymore. Her best, most meaningful work was the first two days of her return and that episode in August at Stefano's bedside. I also enjoyed her bonding with Benji. I think they kept showing signs of wanting to work her in but realized how isolated they made her from everything and decided to save money and cut her. It sucks because she was mistreated. I love her but I would rather see go then LK or someone else that is actually being used. I just hope she gets a worthy exit. The fact that she exits on Nov 29 and not Nov 23 or 26 is a good sign since those days are the Shelle wedding and that would mean she would get shit for an exit. She could still get that but it's more likely those two days that she would get a bad exit. |
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| DrewHamilton | Nov 11 2007, 03:31 PM Post #7 |
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This is bullshit, and nothing else. Renee Jones deserves storyline. She's one of the best damn actresses on this show. She can act miles around Alison Sweeney (although I love her). It's true. She showcased her abilities during Langan and C&B's writing, and she became the scene stealer and stole the spotlight that was meant to be given to Kristian Alfonso. I don't recall anything from those years involving Hope. What I remember is Renee's performance as evil Lexie. And what does she get for her years of loyalty, and never giving problems? Fired within one year. :angry: Bullshit! And I'm not buying the shitty excuse that nothing can be done for Lexie. She's a fucking DiMera! And she is the wife of a cop, who is strictly against the DiMeras. They had the conflict in their family back in 2001. Bring it back! |
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| Angie79 | Nov 11 2007, 03:52 PM Post #8 |
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I thought her last day was the 23rd?? |
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| Mason | Nov 11 2007, 03:53 PM Post #9 |
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I agree. I don't buy the excuse that they've run out of story for Lexie. That's absurd because, aside from her affairs and the baby switch, they hardly did ANYTHING with Lexie! So how could they not have any story left for her? And saying she's been "written into a corner" is just code for "we're too lazy to think of anything new", as far as I'm concerned, which is NO excuse. |
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| px780 | Nov 11 2007, 03:59 PM Post #10 |
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Thank you! They could use her in a number of different ways and chose not to. That's something I could accept, but I'm fully tired of them giving interviews to blow smoke and then doing the opposite of what they said. Sheffer was never going to use Lexie and Abe, so I don't know why he felt compelled to say he was. Yes, Reynolds was out for awhile, but there was no hint of anything for Abe and Lexie prior his absence. There was nothing after, either, and it's not like the show progressed so much storyline-wise that they couldn't activate whatever story he allegedly had in mind at the time Reynolds came back. I mean- they went in circles all damn summer, yet again. So: Whatever. To me, they're liars who screwed over a decent, likable actress for no good reason (and don't give me budgets while Koslow does the same shit since 1997 and Pinson was crammed into the Salem U storyline despite having done nothing and Penghlis- who we all know did not come cheap- no longer has any story at all). |
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| DrewHamilton | Nov 11 2007, 04:33 PM Post #11 |
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Preach it! Lets continue to watch Kate meddle in her children's lives. Yeah, that's real entertaining, and reasoning for her to stay over better characters. And while I do enjoy looking at Julie Pinson, Billie is another character that will never seem to get a storyline for her. And then there's Thaao, who again, is doing nothing. But Lexie isn't needed? Riiiiiiight. <_< |
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| IMissAremid | Nov 11 2007, 04:37 PM Post #12 |
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After all... tomorrow is another day!
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It says Nov. 23 in my copy of SOW. |
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| PhoenixRising05 | Nov 11 2007, 05:23 PM Post #13 |
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I never said Lexie wasn't needed nor did I say she was played out. All I was saying was that they fucked up by isolating her from the Dimera's, putting her back with Abe right away, and writing her out of being a doctor. I blame Days for that and Hogan. I wasn't making excuses. I hate what has happened to Renee. I was just merely pointing out why I think they brought her back despite not having anything for her. I do believe this is an Ed Scott decision to get rid of her because Corday wouldn't just bring her back and can her. He would keep her, even if it was on the backburner. I still much rather lose her then Lauren Koslow, whose contract is also up. She may be doing the same thing over and over but I could care less. The women is a fantastic actress and has more potential right now IMO then Renee Jones. That's not to day Lexie has no possible story. She does but, once the Dimera's are gone, I don't see much for her. I agree about Pinson, although she does have alot of upside if they ever use her. As for Thaoo, he has been rejuvenated this stint and Days could use a character of his caliber. He will probably leave on his own anyway and take Hunley with him |
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| DrewHamilton | Nov 11 2007, 05:37 PM Post #14 |
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It doesn't matter if the DiMeras are on this show or not. She survived without them for years before they even made her a DiMera. She continued on without actually being part of the family for years. She continued on as a DiMera, and then still, she continued on after the DiMeras were written out. And it's always been something different. Yes, they've used her adultery as a storyline on several occassions, but at least it was different every time. Unlike Kate, who has been trying to break up Lucas and Sami for the last 4 years, and still continues to try to do so. If they would establish Kate's character, and extend from her meddling side, then I could see reason for her to stay. Unfortunately, just when it looks like Kate is going to change, she goes back to doing what she's always done and that's no longer entertaining for me. Lauren Koslow is a great actress, not as great as Renee Jones in my eyes, but if they can't find anything new for her to do, why not get rid of her? That seems to be the constant excuse for Lexie every time she is written off. "Oh, she doesn't fit in with the cast..." Sorry, not buying that, and I don't want to accept it, but unfortunately, I can't do anything about it. It's the stupid ass TPTB that decide to write off 1/3 of their African American cast, a character that has been on the show for years. It looks like DAYS is soon going to join GH and ATWT by only having one African American charcter. Real nice, Ed Scott (if this was his decision, I think it was Hogan's). Lets portray DAYS as a faker town than it already is. |
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| PhoenixRising05 | Nov 11 2007, 05:51 PM Post #15 |
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Until she was made a Dimera, Lexie had NO story. None. When that family is around, so many story doors open for her that you could tell years of story with her. That is why I don't deny there is lots for Lexie to play but the show did no favors by isolating her how they did. Once the Dimera's are gone, there isn't a whole lot they can do with her in my view. I totally share your worry about only having one African American character (although we don't know if Celeste is gone yet and we do have Ashley coming on). I guess where we disagree is on who should stay and who should go and that's fine. In a perfect world, no one else would go. TPTB never acknowledge their mistake so they probably see Lexie being nothing but window dressing and decided to can her. I don't think they ever wanted her back. I think she was throw in to amplify the story and to clean up the mess left by her shitty exit. I think Ed is behind this because there was word of no further cast changes until he joined and I can't see Corday treating her like that or letting Hogan treat her like that. The guys a dumbass but still. I think Renee leaving is all Ed Scott, not that it makes a difference. I just hope she gets a decent exit. They should at least give her that. I also find it odd how she hasn't spoken about this (probably too hurt I guess). Nor has Days, who has still yet to speak out about Drake's exit. All we have is the actors reaction to that and some quotes from Corday here and there but nothing in depth. Renee's firing has actually gotten little attention, if any, unlike the last time she left. |
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| DrewHamilton | Nov 11 2007, 06:44 PM Post #16 |
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If this is an Ed Scott decision, then does he not remember one of the factors that made Y&R so successful? Their use of African American characters, and minority characters in general. You can imagine that Geona City is a real city because there are peole of all ethnicities there. People can relate to that, and that is one of the reasons the show is so successful. Now, all we have is one token black character (Abe). That's really sad. We have Ashlee coming on, but who knows how long her character will stay. |
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| IMissAremid | Nov 11 2007, 07:33 PM Post #17 |
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After all... tomorrow is another day!
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This is simply not true. Lexie had been around for years before the DiMera stuff started. She wasn't made a DiMera until 1996 (and they didn't start the arc of Lexie finding that out until 1994 at the earliest since that's when Celeste joined the show). She did have stories before she was a DiMera, even if it may have been a different actress in the role and they may not have been as prominent (her being a cop, getting involved with Jonah, then going through medical school, etc...). Even with the DiMeras gone there is plenty for Lexie to play. There are her friendships with Marlena and Hope and Kayla. There is her relationship with Abe which should have some complications. Even if Stefano or Tony could be on their way out, they aren't writing out EJ so they could delve into their sibling rivalry and the fact that Sami, a rival of Lexie's over the years, is now her sister-in-law. They could write her as a home care nurse and give someone a health scare and have Lexie take care of them. Honestly I doubt she will get a good exit and now I feel like them bringing Lexie back at all was just to say hey, EJ didn't kill this person, even if we may have given people that impression before. The same way they woke John out of his coma just to kill him off again but this time EJ would be off the hook. It's just screwed up. |
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| hoochielicious | Nov 11 2007, 07:40 PM Post #18 |
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I think it's bs they are getting rid of RJ so soon after bringing her back. There's plenty of stuff they could do with her. They could have her and Tony try to bring down Stefano. Also, they need to add more diversity to the show, not subtract from it. Maybe Ashlee will be a new love interest for Abe. :shame: |
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| Deleted User | Nov 11 2007, 07:41 PM Post #19 |
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This is definitely a crappy decision. Renee Jones is a superb actress that deserves a lot better treatment. The character of Lexie has a lot of storyline potential especially if taken out of Abe's orbit. |
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| PhoenixRising05 | Nov 11 2007, 07:59 PM Post #20 |
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But how much of what you suggested is an actual story? Acting as a doctor or a friend is not a story. She had one story before being made a Dimera and that story with Jonah was barely featured. It wasn't until she was made a Dimera that she made any sort of impact and even then, after the intial impact of that, she didn't see major active screentime until the end of 1999-early 2000. Yes, they could do a bit with EJ and Lexie but that doesn't have long-term story written all over it, unlike if the rest of the Dimera's were there and there are several dynamics to play. Abe and Lexie's relationship problems have been dealt with over and over again. They dealt with adultery, impotence, blindness, fighting for custody of a child. Lexie's breakdown...what else is there? Unless you have Abe have an affair with Celeste or someone but that is just a reverse of Lexie cheating on Abe. Hogan seems to like the Carver's He did bring on Jett and hinted that Ashley could be a Carver. That is why I believe this was all Ed Scott and that, perhaps, he wants to bring on his own African-American characters or maybe bring back some former ones. We don't know what will happen yet. I hate that Lexie is going but it is unfair. She was mistreated and, if everyone remembers, I was just as pissed initially. I just like to look at the other side of the issue and that is that in my mind it's better her then others. I understand that others would rather see some other characters go and that's fine. However, I don't agree with Lexie having alot to do outside of the Dimera's. |
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