Disney Channel executives have devised a solution to a major programming dilemma: How do you produce new episodes of Demi Lovato's show, without Demi?
The 18-year-old's recent retreat from the spotlight to enter rehab for "emotional and physical issues" seemed to put her series 'Sonny with a Chance' on hold indefinitely -- just as it was gearing up to resume production in mid-January for a third season.
Now, Variety is reporting that the network plans to stay on schedule, but rewrite scripts around guest stars and other characters in the ensemble, even though the show's first two seasons centered on the Sonny Monroe character, and the series (which premiered in February 2009) is a Demi Lovato vehicle.
The revamps in the writing will bring more focus to the show-within-the-show, 'So Random!', according to People.com.
Demi Lovato: Written Out of Her Own Show?
By Christine Fenno Posted Nov 13th 2010 11:13AM
"This allows her the time she needs to get well, without distraction or pressure," a Disney Channel spokeswoman told Variety, regarding the new changes in store. "Again, we extend our ongoing support to Demi and her family as she works to overcome personal issues."
The Lovato-free script adjustments are reportedly a temporary format, until the singer-actor is able to rejoin the cast on their Hollywood set.
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It is about time that the media executives put money aside and consider the moral lessons that our kids get from these out of control prima donas. I would also like Miley Cyrus taken off the TV.
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Why not just replace her? Disney girls are a dime a dozen.
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It's a shame that these girls don't see how beautiful they are. Demi is a beautiful girl, talented and I'm sure has some sort of support system. That she cuts herself to relieve her pain is awful, why isn't there someone to talk to instead of doing this to yourself? I realize that she's geting the help she needs, but wasn't there anyone that could have gotten through to her, somehow? I know growing up none of my friends would have put up with that crap and my mom would sure as crap not put up with it, my butt would so have been in rehab the minute they noticed any marks on me that were iffy, y'know?
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I love demi lavoto & I hope she gets better soon! :-)
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Where does she cut herself at, Ive never noticed any markings on her arms, seen her in shorts before, seen her in belly shirts before....just wondering???
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How often have you seen her in a short-sleeved shirt though? Most of the times I've seen her on the show, she was always wearing a jacket or or longer-sleeved clothing. There are plenty of covered-up spots she could be using. Not everyone goes for obvious places. I do hope she does stay with the treatment plan and gets better. I really like her.