
Soap Opera Source has learned Claire Coffee has been taken off contract. Claire made a statement to her fans at her Official message board this evening.
Hi Everyone!
It's been a while since I've stopped by...
I sort of figured this was coming, but wanted to be absolutely certain until I relayed the news.
I have been taken off contract, effective February 8. It's a mutual decision; I completely understand the stresses of the producers and writers and the Nadine storyline seemed to coming to a close. I won't be exploding in a ball of hospital flames, but you probably won't see me much around the hospital, either. Tough times in the economy, Port Charles included! Jill Phelps has been incredibly supportive and I have nothing but respect and reverence for my time at GH. Thank YOU ALL for your support.
Signing off,
Claire
Claire debuted on General Hospital as quirky Nadine Crowell in 2007, coming to Port Charles after her sister Jolene (Amanda Baker), had fallen into a coma after terrorizing the hospital staff and patients during season one of General Hospital: Night Shift. Over the past year, Nadine found herself in a storyline with the resident Prince of Port Charles, Nikolas Cassadine (Tyler Christopher). Their relationship began after Nikolas' fiancée Emily Quartermaine was brutally murdered by Diego Sanchez, the Text Message Killer. After her death, Nikolas began "seeing" Emily due to what was later revealed to be a brain tumor. Throughout the ordeal, Nadine showed her concern for him, relating to him on a personal level. Overtime Nadine fell in love with Nikolas, despite his subtle and not so subtle rejections. It took realizing what life could be without Nadine to make Nikolas realize he cared for her more than just a friend. Recently, GH introduced some of Nadine's family, but fan response was lackluster for the new incoming family members.
Prior to joining the cast of General Hospital, Claire had extensive list of acting credits to her name, having guest starred on numerous primetime series and made for television movies. Her interest in acting began as a young child, where she honed her skills as a theatre actress. Claire continued her studies at Northwestern University, majoring in Drama and Theater. Claire’s also been able to show a little of her comedic side on the show with Nadine getting herself involved in situations she probably shouldn’t. Currently she’s also found herself in the middle of the counterfeit drug storyline, interacting with GH newcomer Jason Cook (Matt Hunter), Sebastian Roche (Jerry) and Nazanin Boniadi (Leyla) and vets like Kin Shriner (Scotty) among others. "The drug storyline has been great in introducing me to Port Charles and some of the legacy characters of the show. Jason loves to improvise, so working with him is always fun. Kin is a riot. Tons of energy and so much history with the show!" Claire told Soap Opera Source in a recent interview. We at Soap Opera Source wish Claire all the best in her future endeavors.Comments (37)
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So, goodbye Claire. You were a wonderful actress, and I wish you the best of luck in the future.
I miss Nadine!
Leyla and Nadine were good friends. There should have been a scene b/w leyla and Nadine before Leyla passed away or atleast a scene where Nadine showed concern for Leyla. Nothing. I know that they want to get rid of Nadine and Leyla quickly but this is really a disrespect to the characters and the actors.
I am so bored of this toxic SL where only mob SLs are given importance even in the middle of a crisis. Always Jason, Sam , Spin are the heroes. Patrick really looks dumb taking orders from the mob team.
Anyways, all the best CC.
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The only reason she was on the show was nikolas when that started to flop go down hill it was over she had no purpose. She was suppose to be funny, endearing, light but that's not what came off screen she was annoying, just blah blah blah all the time it was uncomfortable to watch eveything they tried to do with this girl failed funny no, drama no just didn't work.
First she was a detective then comedic, then aunt raylene suddenly dies and now she's a farmer with a plow patent that the US goverment wants oh and we must not forget bruce her lost love in the war all of this came out of nowhere you can't build something from nothing she wasn't a character she was a sidekick she couldn't stand alone.
Nadine was day player who got put in a leading lady shoes and it blow up in there faces slowly but surely you saw the down fall. That was the kind of character that said one liners and when on about her day.
Putting nadine with nikolas is what killer her you saw how pointless she was she was a bad joke. They pushed this nikolas and nadine to hard to fast to long, when it failed she had no where to go and the writers tried to save her by trying to make us care that's where aunt raylene's death, bruce being killed in the war, sister in the hospital never to wake up when that didn't work. magically she take on the US goverment and win can you say end of the road
I wish CC will but I'm happy to see nadine go doing my happy dance.
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Nadine ...the best thing that happen to GH in 2008
She was soo much better and different than all the bitchy and demanding women they have on that show...ohhh well it should not by a surprise that GH ruins everything fans like
Bring Nadine back!
The writers never invested in the character Nadine. Let's be honest, till May 2008 all Nik and Nadine talk was about Emily. Then the free clinic on Emily's name. Again Nik whining about Emily. Then may be for a month Nikolas did not talk about Emily and again Nik started his Em talk. I don't get TPTB, if Nik misses Emily so much, why didn't he remember her death anniv? Yeh, we know why.
I mean most of the time Nadine and Nik spent together ,was talking about Emily and all the misunderstandings. Anyone can agree on that. So where is the time for the relationship to grow?
I don't care if Nik misses Emily or not. But they should not have abruplty end Nadine's SL. Come on this whole Equinox SL belongs to Nadine. Now Nadine is off contract and she will not be palying a major role in the crisis. Bad writing!
Please bring Nadine back to PC. Even if Nikadine is not happening, Nadine fans want her on the show. She is fun, and refreshing on GH. Atleast I would love to see her in GH NS if it is picked up. The Crowell sisters deserve that.
Enough already GH!
Looks like this crisis is going to be all Feb, so we won't know what happened to Nadine. We should assume that Nadine is helping around somewhere in the hospital and Nik will be drawn to Rebecca who is a stranger and looks like Emily. Enough Nikolas! Grow up, atleast be there for Nadine when she leaves town.
If the writers end Nik and Nadine abruptly, they are showing dissrespect to Nadine and Claire Coffee.
CC all the very best and you certainly deserve a better show than GH.
GH need a new writing staff....new management..
With all the GH writing supporting them Emily./Nikolas were boaring. Nadine and Nikolas managed to have a fan base even the writers not giving them their fair share of good stories but THE LOSS IS FOR GH.
CLAIRE COFFEE I WISH YOU ALL THE BEST. You are doing your career a big favor leaving that show all together.
Horrible writing GH!!
No one can forget Johny's trail where Nadine pulled off a joke. It was the best comedy scene ever. Claire Coffee has got lot of talent.
Hopefully someother show will recognise that. I want CC to succeed whatever she decides to do.
Seriously GH, it's time that you guys stop writing stories involving jason, sonny, Z's ( mob) all their family and ex girlfriends, affaris whatever. Not to mention the violence, Nov sweeps was total waste of time.
Now jason is again a hero in upcoming crisis. I thought docs, nurses will play major part. Yep, kill off all the nurses and docs so jason and sam can save entire PC.
Bringing NL back and taking CC off contract won't resolve your rating problems. Change the writing department and try not to throw away bunch of actors to clean up your mess.
Best of Luck CC. You deserve better.
Give me a break
So since GH decided to do this, I wish Claire great success. The next time she turns up, I hope it's on a show that is not only critically successful but a show that viewers rave about. Then TPTB at GH can sit back, scratch their heads and ask them did we make a dumb move getting rid of her and in a collective voice, we can all say "you're damn skippy."
Hate GH!!!
Claire Coffee is a wonderful actress. I have seen her on other shows. She is amazing. GH turned her character so annoying for her haters to voice their opinions. I love Nadine.
I am going to watch GH till Nadine is on. Gh ruins all the couples Liason, Nikadine and the rest are to come. Really Nadine doesnot have to depend on Nik. GH letting go of another great , upcoming actress is their loss. Claire , you are talented. I am sure you'll find better work than GH.
Really GH!!!!
I can not believe they ruined the character...well NL coming back will not even be the same as she looks very odd in that character...
I will watch this show I wanted to stop after Liason but I tuned in when ever NIkodine or even just Nadine came along... and more fans will be disappointed than happy...
GH the worst daytime show...
Give new actors a chance
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Anyway, Claire deserves to be in a better show.GH sucks!
All the best Claire.
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By the way if there is going to be Metro Court part two when the hospital burns down two weeks from not I hope noone watches...!
Nikolas will go back to being stupid storyline but hot guy!!!
Best of Luck Claire ....I love your character reel..!!
Ouraged!
GH no longer has a clue how to write! They are just re-doing the past! Nadine is wonderful and it is rediculous that they are letting her go. I am so sick of the mob.
Best of luck Claire, GH does nto deserve you!
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Very best to Claire ...who btw has a very funny youtube channel (clairecoffee)
I read somewhere about GH plans to burn down or explore the hospital in feb----totally stupid storyline and complete remake of the metro court except now it will be a hopital...Better writting staff please!!! or New Ideas
Nadine was a horrible character and I couldn't watch my fav character Nik
I wish CC Best of Luck but her character stunk.
OMG!!
1) Why does GH throw away all the new comers? We are sick of the OLD and love the lightness that Nadine brought to the show!
2) WE ARE SICK OF THE MOB!!! it is all good and fun sometimes and I am not suggesting it should disapear! However, we want MORE as fans!! the show is called "General Hospital" not "War Zone of PC"!
3) Nikolas (character) was finally getting good and it has been YEAR since this has happened!! Now they are going to drag out this Nem Part Trillon on us? (we all know it is coming)
4) Disclaimer - I like NL she is a wonderul actress I just hope they don't put her new character through the agnoy of "Nem" ... FANS DO NOT WANT THIS! let the memories and love of this PAST daytime couple rest in peace!! they are going to end up ruining it!
4) I LOVE CLAIRE!! and she is one of my FAVS on GH!! I really hope GH realizes that they have made a HUGE mistake!!! yes the economy is hurting but I don't by that this is the "real" or "only" reason for this change!
5)I AM DONE WITH GH! time to turn my attention to a one of the other soaps on air that is about to blow GH out of the water!
6) BEST OF LUCK CLAIRE!!!!!
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Liason now Nadine...the worst wrote and produced show...
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All the best for Claire...
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All the best Claire.
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All the best Claire Coffee. GH will miss you. ( Let them realise)
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Best of Luck to Claire...
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I really think Claire and Nazanin (Leyla) are really made for big things...I wish both a lot of sucsess!!!!
BTW Claire has a youtube channel with very funny Vids
Clairecofee
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Big Loss for GH!!!!! Claire Coffee is very talented and might I say very very beautiful!!!
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Best of luck for Claire....
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But I know she is in a couple of movies coming in the future and s probable primetime role with ABC so the loss is for GH....
VERY BEAUTIFUL Actress!!!!
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GH should give chances to new comers. Don't keep bringing back old ones from dead. GH is going to regret this decision of letting Claire go. I am sure CC will find better and good opportunities in other movies, primetime or soaps.
All the besat Claire.
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GH really disappoints me.
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I wish Claire Coffee all the best.


