'90210' Removing Trevor Donovan's Gay Character Teddy
90210 is losing a high-profile gay character, TVLine's Michael Ausiello reports:
Sources confirm to TVLine exclusively that Trevor Donovan — whose heretofore-closeted alter ego Teddy was at the center of a high profile coming out storyline last season — will not be returning to The CW soap as a series regular for Season 4.
"I look back on getting this real-life story line as a blessing,” Donovan told TVLine in a statement. “To be able to simultaneously take on a challenging role and bring awareness to a relevant social issue was a win-win for me. I’m looking forward to what opportunities and adventures lie ahead.”
As producers phase out the character, he'll be limited to appearing in five episodes next season as a non-regular.
I doubt he'll have much trouble finding work, even if it's minor. He is damn good looking.
Posted by: Paul R | Jun 6, 2011 7:44:56 PM
I started watching 90210 just for Trevor Donovan, even though the storyline went into laughably awkward tangents. I remember when Ian and Teddy were in love and ready to build a life together and then (when the guy playing Ian got another acting job) it took them a calm three-sentence conversation to decide to never speak to each other again.
Doors will open for Trevor Donovan, though. Hot man!
Posted by: GregV | Jun 6, 2011 8:06:23 PM
When this show returned in 2008 Donovan was turning 30 and playing a high school student! I know casting ridiculously older actors is a tradition on 90210, but Trevor's 32 now; time for more grown-up roles.
Posted by: bierce | Jun 6, 2011 8:50:25 PM
Hot guy, but he should have just gone with his real last name, which is Neubauer. (Donovan is his middle name.) "Trevor Donovan" always sounds very soap-y or porn-y to me.
Posted by: nuflux | Jun 6, 2011 8:59:13 PM
No surprise here. Storyline has been phased out, and he's way too old to be playing a high schooler.
Posted by: Tyler | Jun 6, 2011 10:39:06 PM
Guess that's one show I can stop watching....
Posted by: stick | Jun 6, 2011 11:03:06 PM
I dont think the 90210 creators put enough effort in developing and promoting this storyline , but the again, in general HOLLYWOOD owes the worldwide gay community SO BADLY (same goes for smart, strong females roles and ethnic minorities)...I
Posted by: Felix | Jun 7, 2011 12:42:40 AM
gosh I don't know anyone who actually watches 90210, let alone anyone over the age of 20.
Posted by: Toto | Jun 7, 2011 1:18:48 AM
It is weird people around 30 plays teenagers (Alexis Bledel was teenager when Gilmore Girls began).
I guess TD wants to move on and play sth else also, not just teenager.
But then, perhaps the channel thought the storyline was too radical for US television.
I hope TD finds good roles.
Posted by: Matt26 | Jun 7, 2011 3:58:30 AM
it's a shame about his looks.
Posted by: Oliver | Jun 7, 2011 3:59:08 AM
Gay character is a bad character in my eyes...
Posted by: hair transplant in Dubai | Jun 7, 2011 6:32:29 AM
I think Trevor Donovan is wonderful. I love his Abercrombie photos. He needs to keep sharing that gorgeous face and body of his with his fans. I wish him much success and all of God's blessings for his life.
Posted by: dempewolf | Jun 7, 2011 3:02:49 PM