Shannen Doherty’s character, Brenda Walsh was an integral part of the central story, so fans were shocked when she left the show. Officially, the writers wrote that Walsh was leaving Beverly Hills to pursue an acting career in Europe. In real life, things were far from ideal.
Back in 2015, Tori Spelling appeared on an episode of Celebrity Lie Detector and admitted to having a hand in Doherty getting the ax, citing a physical altercation between Doherty and Jennie Garth, who played Kelly Taylor (Brenda’s romantic rival). Following the events, she went to her father Aaron Spelling and encouraged him to kick Doherty off the show. “I felt like I was a part of something … a movement … that cost someone their livelihood,” Spelling said. “Was she a horrible person? No. She was one of the best friends I ever had (via Distractify).
Whether or not that’s the inciting incident that actually got Doherty fired has never been confirmed. However, several former cast and staff members have spoken out about their negative interactions with the star. For instance, Jennie Garth, who played Kelly Taylor, addressed the fight between her and Doherty during an episode of “Watch What Happens Lives.” According to the actor, the altercation was prompted by Doherty pulling up her skirt, per Today. As for who won the fight, “The guys that held us back,” Garth said. “So, we never actually (did anything).”
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