According to Fox411 Ashlee Simpson was not fired so Heather Locklear could have a job…just as I thought..she was fired because she sucks. AND so Heather could come back.

Ashlee was kicked off Melrose Place because she was a total diva on set, late all the time, and deeply disliked by fellow cast members,” the insider spills. “It created a lot of discord among the cast.” Another big problem, says the snitch? “She could barely act.”

The source says producers desperately wanted Heather Locklear to reprise her role, but couldn’t afford her salary demands without cutting someone.
“They basically trimmed the fat and made it possible for Heather to join the show,” says the snitch. “Heather is a much bigger name than Ashlee.”

It’s funny thought that they really think the 18-24 year old chick demo would rather see old ass Heather than Ashlee.

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