I have been a Taylor Hayes fan for decades. I was a huge Hunter Tylo fan. I did not want a recast for the most part, those were big shoes to fill (even though I felt Taylor was needed on the canvas).
Then the news came out Krista Allen was cast. As with any recast, initially there was skepticism. I think the most obvious thing that stood out, for some, was her younger age. But Krista won me over. She was just a breath of fresh air on the show.
Did she play Taylor different than Hunter? Yes. I get that. She may not have won everyone over, I have no problem with that.
Per the Deadline article, Krista was offered to "recur", and had three lines for an episode after a couple months of nothing?? THAT is insulting. To any actor.
So I will miss her terrible, but now that the news has sunk in a bit, at the end of the day Krista has to do what's best for her. Same with any actor. Cheers to whatever is next for her!