- Holly Marie Combs spills the truth behind Shannen Doherty's exit!
- THIS was Alyssa Milano's role in Doherty's 'Charmed' departure
- The drama continues
In a spellbinding twist worthy of a 'Charmed' episode, Holly Marie Combs (48) has dropped a bombshell on the bewitching backstory of Shannen Doherty's (52) controversial exit from the beloved supernatural series. Fans, brace yourselves for a potion of truth that's been brewing for over two decades!
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Alyssa Milano's ultimatum and Shannen Doherty's departure
During a heart-to-heart on Doherty's podcast 'Let's Be Clear With Shannen Doherty,' Combs conjured up the details of a fateful encounter with show producer Jonathan Levin. The revelation? Alyssa Milano (50), Combs' former co-star, was at the center of a magical maelstrom that led to Doherty's ousting.
"We were told [by Alyssa] that it’s her or [Shannen]," Combs spilled, painting a picture of a behind-the-scenes battle that never made it to the screen. Milano's allegations of a hostile workplace environment against Doherty, complete with documented discomfort, set the stage for an ultimatum that shook the 'Charmed' world.
'Charmed' Betrayal: Blackmail, demise, and the toll on Holly Marie Combs
Despite Combs' willingness to abandon the show in solidarity with Doherty, she described Levin's response as nothing short of blackmail. The result? Doherty's character, "Prue Halliwell," met her demise in the season 3 finale, leaving fans and the "Power of Three" forever changed.
Combs' tale didn't end with Doherty's departure. She revealed the aftermath of the enchanting ensemble's shakeup, including her own reluctance to continue without her sister witch. "They forced me to go back to a show I wanted nothing to do with," she lamented, revealing the financial and emotional toll it took on her.
As for Doherty, the pain of her firing lingered like a bad spell. "I spent a year replaying events in my mind," Doherty shared, searching for moments of misbehavior that could have led to her dismissal. Regretting not being "older and wiser" to navigate the situation, she's since found peace.
Milano, for her part, has expressed remorse over the role she played in the 'Charmed' conflict. "I could take responsibility for a lot of our tension," she admitted, acknowledging the guilt she carries for disrupting the sisterhood that was the show's hallmark.
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This cauldron of controversy has left fans spellbound, as the witches of 'Charmed' continue to navigate the aftermath of their once-coveted coven. Stay tuned as we keep you enchanted with the latest twists and turns in this bewitching saga!
