[Soap Opera Network]

Photo: Marina Chavez/ABC

(SoapOperaNetwork.com) — According to the Soap Whisperer, a new addition to the Soap Opera Network family, we can confirm that actor John Brotherton has been let go by ABC's "One Life to Live" in the role of Jared Banks after two years on the soap.

Brotherton joined the cast in August 2007 and has since enjoyed a dysfunctional relationship with Natalie Buchanan (portrayed by Melissa Archer). The two were married in May 2009 in a private ceremony. Brotherton is expected to air into the fall.

Prior to joining the "One Life" cast, the actor appeared in an episode of the cancelled CW television series "The Game" in 2006.

In 2009, he will have appeared in three films including "Gone," "Surprise, Surprise" and "Taken by Force." He starred in, directed, wrote and produced the 2007 short "Smith and Mike on a Tuesday."

"One Life to Live" airs Weekdays on ABC. Weeknights on SOAPnet. Check local listings.



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[Ann_SS]

Ah, Patrick Thornheart is returning!

[DeeeDee]

Anna Stuart as Melinda!

[Scotty]

Vee, on 23 September 2009 - 09:23 PM, said:

When exactly is this other announcement scheduled to hit the site?

Also, Scotty, please tell me if I need to prepare the barbecue forks for my eyes now, or if there is no John and Natalie reunion imminent. You can at least do that. Come on, I take care of the riffraff, don't I?

Well, Errol is writing it even as we speak. So *if* I had to guess, I would say maybe within the hour perhaps.

And I don't know about a John/Natalie reunion anytime soon...but who knows what may happen down the road.

[chrishntr]

I am totally floored. I adore my Jared and Natalie. Now, I'm worried about Charlie and my Viki/Charlie.

[Scotty]

Wow...some really good guesses on here.

[SilverRose]

Andrea Evans is returning lol

[Vee]

Okay, is it Thorsten Kaye? Because that doesn't excite me that much.

Unless Dan Gauthier, Andrea Evans, Fiona Hutchison and Ellen fuckin' Holly return on a golden chariot, with Victoria Rowell and Tim Stickney riding sidecar, there's really not much that can mitigate this for me right now.

[DeeeDee]

Vee, on 23 September 2009 - 11:30 PM, said:

Unless Dan Gauthier, Andrea Evans, Fiona Hutchison and Ellen fuckin' Holly return on a golden chariot, with Victoria Rowell and Tim Stickney riding sidecar, there's really not much that can mitigate this for me right now.

[Scotty]

You guys are totally cracking me up.

[Doyen]

Sorry that someone lost their job, but I'm about ready to do a cartwheel over Nash's killer finally getting the old heave
ho. Adios fake ass Ryan Livery. I just hope he takes his wife with him.

[Vee]

Go home, you old shrew! I mean that in the nicest way. I have no way of knowing if you are old or a shrew.

Scotty, you realize this is a process of elimination, right? You can just say yes, yes, no, maybe to the names I toss out. Get in the game, please. For instance: Should I chip in to buy Ellen Holly an oxygen tank for a new job, Y/N?

[Southofnowhere]

Guess we know who the stalker is?

[DeeeDee]

Vee, on 23 September 2009 - 11:35 PM, said:

Get in the game, please. For instance: Should I chip in to buy Ellen Holly an oxygen tank for a new job, Y/N?

What's the over under on iron lungs these days?

[SilverRose]

Elaine Princi is returning lol

[Scotty]

Vee, on 23 September 2009 - 09:35 PM, said:

Go home, you old shrew! I mean that in the nicest way. I have no way of knowing if you are old or a shrew.

Scotty, you realize this is a process of elimination, right? You can just say yes, yes, no, maybe to the names I toss out. Get in the game, please. For instance: Should I chip in to buy Ellen Holly an oxygen tank for a new job, Y/N?

You're mean Vee. LOL But funny at the same time.

[SilverRose]

Elaine Princi is returning lol

[Toups]

Oh man, I knew the writing was on the wall once Nat/Jared didn't get a real wedding and their roles diminished. As Alvin already said, I too think this was Frons' decision since N/J were Carlivati's couple.

[Ann_SS]

I think that I'm right about Cassie returning. She would fill out the Cramer clan.

[Vee]

Cassie returning? I love Laura Koffman to death but that just ain't gonna cut it. For another guest appearance? I'm sorry, who cares?

[Toups]

Oh man, I knew the writing was on the wall once Natalie/Jared didn't get a real wedding and their roles diminished. As Alvin already said, I too think this was Frons' decision since N/J were Carlivati's couple.