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Jason Priestley says Shannen Doherty’s openness might have changed her exit
Jason Priestley said Shannen Doherty’s departure might have been avoided if she had been more open about what was happening in her life.
The actors worked together on the US teen drama “Beverly Hills, 90210,” playing twins Brandon and Brenda Walsh.
Doherty left the show after its fourth season, while the series went on for 10 seasons.
Priestley said he had no personal issue with her and remembered her as a talented actor and scene partner.
He said the decision to let her go was difficult, but that the information available at the time left the cast with little choice.
Doherty previously said that problems in her marriage made it hard to arrive at work on time, and that this contributed to her firing.
Both actors said greater openness could have changed how things unfolded, but no further action was described.
Jason Priestley said Shannen Doherty might have remained on Beverly Hills, 90210 if she had been more open about difficulties in her personal life.
He said the decision to let her go was made based on the information the cast and production had at the time.
Doherty left the series at the end of its fourth season, while the show ran for 10 seasons.
Doherty previously said problems in her marriage contributed to behavior that made it hard for her to arrive at work on time.
She also said she wished someone had warned her before she was fired and acknowledged she could have been more transparent.
- Who
- Jason Priestley discussed Shannen Doherty’s departure from Beverly Hills, 90210.
- What
- Priestley said greater openness from Doherty about her personal struggles might have led to a different decision about her departure.
- When
- Priestley made the comments during a Nov. 5 podcast appearance. The year is not stated.
- Where
- On Pete Ferriero’s The Slice of Life Show podcast.
- Why
- Priestley said the decision was based on the information available at the time. Doherty said her marriage contributed to behavior that made it hard to be on time for work.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Doherty left Beverly Hills, 90210.
Doherty discussed the circumstances around her exit on her podcast, with Priestley as her guest.
Priestley discussed Doherty’s departure on Pete Ferriero’s The Slice of Life Show podcast.
- Series
- Beverly Hills, 90210
- Doherty’s role
- Brenda Walsh
- Priestley’s role
- Brandon Walsh
- Doherty’s departure
- End of the fourth season
- Series length
- 10 seasons
- Priestley’s appearance
- Nov. 5 on The Slice of Life Show
What people are saying
Had Shannen been more forthcoming about what was happening with her in her life at that point in time, I think we could have made a different choice.
The decision to let her go was not one that was taken lightly.
Toward my last season, I was in a really horrible marriage, and there were things that were transpiring in that marriage that made it really hard for me to consistently be on time for work.