The dismissal of Peyton and Lucas from "One Tree Hill" after 6 years of running had set up a roar among fans of the show. But here to provide the truth as well as some insights regarding the reason behind their characters' exit is Peyton's depicter herself, Hilarie Burton.
In an exclusive interview with EW, Hilarie wanted to deliver the message that she would never say bad words about "One Tree Hill" and that the decision was based on "adults being good to each other and being kind". She elaborated, "I think everyone was kind of agreeable about the situation. There were a lot of really wonderful conversations. It wasn't a rash decision; a lot of thought, emotion, and kindness was put into it."
When asked about the truth, Hilarie responded "There really wasn't a lot of turmoil. It was a fabulous six-year run, which is how long my contract was for, and I feel really lucky to have been a part of the show. So when I hear that there's turmoil or negotiations based on money it kind of hurts my feelings, because it's not what's been going on at all."
In February this year, Hilarie had posted a video message where she was chocking up in tears in and said that she wished she has creative control over what was going on. Explaining her purpose in posting the video, she said that it was "to dispel the rumors that were being circulated. ...People even back then were blaming it on money, and [on me] being high maintenance... Those rumors were really hurtful."
Warning! The excerpts below may contain spoilers to the May 18 season finale where Peyton and Lucas take a final bow. Speaking of her last day on the set she said, "We wrapped together. We were the last two in the last scene, and we opened up a tab across the street for our crew to say thank you and cried a bunch." Additionally, Hilarie mentioned that she is open to re-appearance because the writers "didn't kill" Peyton or Lucas.
Hilarie is looking forward to new shows while working on a undisclosed webseries that will start shooting on Memorial Day.
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I watched the first 5 episodes of the new season. Thinking I owe it to the show to at least give it a chance without my fav characters in it. But....I can't bring myself in watching it any longer. OTH is not as good as it was, the writing is awful, the characters are giving their best, but omg...they should have ended it with season 6.
Peyton and Lucas made the show, I think. I think that they should return to the show...but if not they will be missed very much! I don't like the show as much but i still watch it but they should still return!
I simply hate oth without peyton. she has become more of an idol en i dn't wanna 4get her greatness.i want 2 keep remembering her lyk dat so i cn't possibly watch a season without her.sorry oth i'll mic u badly
Peyton and Lucas should return. Season 7 is not the same. Don't really care if I watch or not now. Bring them back so we can see their baby and life.
I LOVED THAT SHOW! Just watched a weak performance of how it will be... BOOO
Why did they leave? that is bullshit... they should of at least had closure on season 6 I still think lucas and peyton are total bad asses but they should come back
With Lucas and Peyton gone the show is not going to be the same. When you have a long running character and kick them off like Lucas and Peyton the show is going downhill after that. The other characters are great but just like friends you can't go on with out the beginning team. I myself won't be watching it any longer. You don't cut the fans off and not have a good explanation. Very bad writing on their part. I thnk that is probably the last season. They better rethink this.
as everyone else has said, yes, i too am saddened by the departure of lucas and peyton. on the other hand, they show has other characters as well. Who knows, maybe in time Leyton will hopefully return, but as a true OTH fan, you gotta love the show regaurdless the change in the line-up
Peyton's strength and persaverance, as well as Hilarie's genuine heart and positive attitude are an inspiration to anyone who takes the time to pay attention. She will sorely be missed from the show and it will not be the same without her. I would dare venture to say that I see the show bombing the way OC did when Marissa was killed off. I only hope the producers will realize this before it is to late and resign the girl who made her mark on so many hearts and in my opinion made the show!
I am soooo sad that lucas and peyton are leaving the show b/c they are two of the 6 main characters the show will NOT be as good with out them and i really dont understand why they would leave just after haveing a baby it just dosent make sense to me! i really want them to come back they made the show whatv it is i just dont want them gone and whio ever says they didnt like them or they didnt mean anything to the show think about when brooke or hayley or nathan needed help they were always there! thats my view on the leaving!!!!!!
I sm totally upset about Hilarie and Chad leaving the show!They have brought so much to the show and tbh i dont know how the show is going to continue!i reli hope they do guest appearances in season 7 as that wud be great!i have been through so many emotions watching oth and want to thank Peyton and Lucas for helping all us Leyton fans believe that true love can happen no matter what!will miss ya!Peyton and Lucas i love yoh both!xoxoxox
Brooke you rock!!!!!! Cant wait for season7 when hopefully you will have more air time. Luv ya x you are the best and OTH rocks because of you!!!!
SOPHIA BUSH is the best!!!! She is the best part of the show, and as long as she is there, then the show will rock!!!! Peyton & lucas can go, they are boring as hell anyway. Now with Brooke & Julian, the show will come alive!!!!! Go brooke & Julian!!!!!
ilost my husband with cancer and i started to watch one tree hill i love luke and peyton they had a love that was real i guess i will miss them and watch for them on another show the will go down hill bring them back
II LOVE ONE TREEE HILL! I HAVE PICTURES ON MY WALLS!! GUTTED BOUT PEYTON AND LUCAS :'(
i am totally annoyed that peyton and lucas are leaving as i have watched the show for 6 years and the show is just going to be rubbish without them i mean , when uu are putting on OTH you are thinking whats going to happen with luke and peyton and now the're leaving they could of put it in the end of season 6 :'( TOTALLLY! GUTTED!!! THEY NEED TO COME BACK IN SEASON 7!!
i have watched one tree hill since the very start and now lucas and peyton are leaving?wth!they're like the main!ish
I watch the show for so many reasons. But the main one is the hope that lucas and peyton give...I may sound like a sap but some of us don't believe in happily ever after. Or that people actually fight for each other. Lucas an peyton...It won't be the same with out them. I don't think I'll be able to watch anymore.
I'm only watching the show because of Sophia/Brooke she's by far the best character in One tree hill. But i hate when main characters has to die, i'll miss Lucas even if i'm not a big fan of him. Brooke can NEVER leave the show cause that would be the END! She's the best love her
i love one tree hill it rocks i fell in love with the show i am fan peyton and lucas Brooke i diffent love nathan haley james scott please dont go chad and hilarie
first of all i love one tree hill all becos of brooke davis so if peyton is leaving am cool with it am not exactly her fan.used to like lucas but not after he settled for peyton
i cant believe they wont come back.. dont gime that crap... if they liked their job so much it would be an issue wit money... they.re foenies...n disgrace
the only reson i watch the show is because of peyton an lucas with out them its not going to be the same i watch the when it first came on so i hope they dont go
i have been living for One tree hill and for the "lucas" character... i don't know whether i want to continue watching it if Hilarie and Chad laves..atleast for the fans don't give up!
I love Sophia Bush!
First of all, let me start off by saying, I love One Tree Hill! I still can't believe Chad and Hilarie are leaving! I've watched One Tree Hill from the very beginning and I own all 5 seasons on DVD, Chad was the reason I started watching it, and some where along the line, I fell in love with the show, I can so relate to it, so pleeease dont leave it won't be the same without them! :(
lucas and peyton ,is the main figures of all series are, it is my favories
please don't leave :( one tree hill has been my favorite show since i was a freshman in high school.. i'm now in university and it's still the best!! i skip class for this :( you guys have to stay!!
I have been watching the show sence the first season and have sene every episode. And i have all five seasons and fell in love with the characters and with that said it up sets me that 2 of the main characters are leaving i hope that they come back at some point of season 7.
I have watched one tree hill since I was a junior in high- school, I feel like I have grown up with these people and it hurts to see that two staples of the show are not ruturning. I love everyone on the show but it's not complete with EVERYONE not there.