It's so sad to read what became of the original "VJ":
Star went from Summer Bay to prison.
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When he was replaced, the producers said it was because they wanted his character to explore more adult storylines, but I wonder if he was starting to prove problematic at that time so they just decided to cut ties with him? I did think it odd that nobody from the cast spoke of how wonderful he was to work with and wished him all the best for his future, etc.
I mentioned on the Neighbours thread that I'd quite like "Jasmine" to be re-cast with April Rose Pengilly ... she seems really likable and hard-working. the H&A producers said they wouldn't be re-casting the role, but you never know. I admire Sam Frost's tenacity ... when she got the role, so many people commented how she didn't deserve to be there; she then studied acting part-time and graduated, which meant she deserved to be there as much as anyone else. That said, I think she is an attention-seeker and I don't like that. First she wanted to leave the show; now, she wants to come back. She's just all over the place and seems very 'me, me, me'. Her character needs fresh, new energy, and I think April Rose would bring that.