Kirsten Storms ("Belle") Leaving DAYS in July - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

ClassicTV4Ever · 05-27-2004, 10:45 AM

From the Comings & Goings section of Dustin's Days of Our Lives Page

new From leahmo, Amber, and Tera
Recently a news channel in Orlando, Florida (where Kirsten is originally from and her father was an anchorman) aired story which revealed Kirsten would be leaving Days in July to work full time on her new drama 'The Club House.' The role of Belle will most likely be recast. Update: The new issue of Soap Opera Digest has some news on Kirsten's departure, so check them out for more info!

I never really cared for Kirsten Storms. She always seems so babyish and teenybopperish. I hope they recast Belle with someone who is a bit more mature, but they probably won't. Chances are they will recast her with someone with the same likeness as Kirsten. Oh well.

Sean Snow · 05-27-2004, 11:27 AM

Thank the lord for small favors! I've never been able to stand Kirsten Storms, although she's gotten better recently. I hope the recast is better and, like you said, more mature.

TVJunkie101 · 06-02-2004, 02:24 PM

I agree, it's time for a new, more mature Belle. Storms isn't horrible, but it's like she whines her lines every day, LOL.

boechsner · 06-03-2004, 04:35 PM

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Originally posted by TVJunkie101
I agree, it's time for a new, more mature Belle. Storms isn't horrible, but it's like she whines her lines every day, LOL.

Amen! We think alike.

factsoflife · 06-04-2004, 11:23 PM

Thank God. Storms is one of the WORST actresses EVER.

I've heard that Robyn Richards (Currently Maxie, GH) is considering testing for the role of Belle on "DOOL".

JT · 06-05-2004, 12:03 AM

This is great! I swear, if I hear "Oh my God! Shawn! Oh my God! Shawn!" one more time....Tina, bring me the axe!

factsoflife · 06-20-2004, 10:43 PM

According to some very reliable sources- DOOL has decided to recast the role of Belle, RIGHT AWAY. Sources say that whoever gets the role will appear the VERY NEXT DAY that Kristen Storms leaves. Also sources are reporting that some very high profile names are testing for the role.

So far the following names have been said to have tested-

Erin Hershey-Presley (Ex-Allison, Port Charles)- EHP is said to be a front-runner for this role and very excited about the oppurtunity to work at DOOL. So far none of her people have released a comment and DOOL has said "No Comment" to casting rumors.

Also, Erin Torpey (Ex-Jessica, OLTL) is said to have been offered the role, but apparently has turned it down.

Robyn Richards (Maxie, GH) is also rumored to be testing for the role. I'm not sure if she has a contract at GH and if she does how this would affect her work there, usually contract actors are not allowed to appear on competing shows w/out permission and i'm sure that GH would NOT allow her to go to DOOL. Time will tell.

My Thoughts-

Of these people Robyn Richards is the only one i think is right for the role. I think that both Torpey and Presley are too old and honestly too good for the role. Torpey is one of the best young actresses to ever appear on soaps and deserves something much better than an underdeveloped and unutlizied role on Days Of Our Lives.

Hershey Presley is also FAR TOO OLD for this role. However she would be great on DOOL, i believe she'd have great chemistry with Alison Sweeny, they could play enemies or even best friends.

Richards is a very good actress and just needs the right material to shine, she has never truly been utilized at "GH" and i think another show would treat her better. I also think she is very fitted to the role of Belle. She'd have great chemistry w/ Deidra Hall and the rest of the cast.

Dr. Jazz · 06-20-2004, 11:53 PM

I think Robyn Richards is the best choice of the ones up for the role. She is closer to Belle's (and Kirsten Storms') age and is under-used at GH. Hey factsoflife, I heard a couple weeks ago (from a reliable source as well) that DOOL had decided to wait until next February to recast the role of Belle and that when Kirsten Storms leaves the character would be off the canvas until then. You're news must be more recent than mine. TPTB change their minds so often these days.

factsoflife · 06-21-2004, 12:48 AM

Yes, DOOL was origianlly going to wait until Feb to recast but has apparently changed their minds and decided to recast right away. I've heard that Torpey was offered and declined the role, which lead the way for DOOL offering Presley the role. And Richards camp has denied any talk of her leaving GH for DOOL. We'll just see what happens. With rumors that Richards is supposed to have a big storyline at GH this summer, i'm not so sure. But we'll see. I hope that all of these actresses find work somewhere. But Richards is the best choice of these three. However i think it may be better for DOOL to find an unknown and give her the role. I'm sure its an easier role to recast than say Bridget at B&B, since Jenifer Finnigan was such a power-house, well respected actress.

factsoflife · 06-21-2004, 10:33 PM

I've heard today that the role has offically gone to Erin Torpey, but so far have gotten no offical confirmation. i'll keep you posted.

ClassicTV4Ever · 06-21-2004, 11:20 PM

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Originally posted by factsoflife
I've heard today that the role has offically gone to Erin Torpey, but so far have gotten no offical confirmation. i'll keep you posted.

It's now on IMDB too.

factsoflife · 06-22-2004, 04:42 PM

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Originally posted by ClassicTV4Ever
It's now on IMDB too.

Yeah i read that too. However i'm hesitant to believe it because IMDB has in the past posted false information. until i see it in Soap Opera Digest or Weekly i won't believe it.

ClassicTV4Ever · 06-26-2004, 12:36 PM

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Charity Rahmer takes over the role of Belle on July 19. Charity has stared in the movies 'Leeches' and 'The Cheerleader Massacre' as well as 'The Frightening.' For more information you can visit her official website at http://www.charityrahmer.com/ (there is a picture there)

factsoflife · 06-26-2004, 06:30 PM

I knew that Erin Torpey didn't get the role, i knew she wouldn't accept it! IMDB is very unreliable.

~*Belle N'Shawn forever~* · 07-20-2004, 07:51 AM

Hey how u all think about the new belle black on DOOL? It's differnt seeing a new girl on there besides the old belle ( kristen Storms) i like her better then the new one. for sure! What does everyone eles think of it?? i was j/w

05-27-2004, 10:45 AM	#1
ClassicTV4Ever Coming November 27th! Senior Member Join Date: May 02, 2002 Location: TV Land! Posts: 1,421	Kirsten Storms ("Belle") Leaving DAYS in July From the Comings & Goings section of Dustin's Days of Our Lives Page new From leahmo, Amber, and Tera Recently a news channel in Orlando, Florida (where Kirsten is originally from and her father was an anchorman) aired story which revealed Kirsten would be leaving Days in July to work full time on her new drama 'The Club House.' The role of Belle will most likely be recast. Update: The new issue of Soap Opera Digest has some news on Kirsten's departure, so check them out for more info! I never really cared for Kirsten Storms. She always seems so babyish and teenybopperish. I hope they recast Belle with someone who is a bit more mature, but they probably won't. Chances are they will recast her with someone with the same likeness as Kirsten. Oh well.

05-27-2004, 11:27 AM	#2
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06-02-2004, 02:24 PM	#3
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06-05-2004, 12:03 AM	#6
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06-20-2004, 10:43 PM	#7
factsoflife Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 11, 2000 Posts: 8,744	Belle Recast. Major Stars Testing for role. According to some very reliable sources- DOOL has decided to recast the role of Belle, RIGHT AWAY. Sources say that whoever gets the role will appear the VERY NEXT DAY that Kristen Storms leaves. Also sources are reporting that some very high profile names are testing for the role. So far the following names have been said to have tested- Erin Hershey-Presley (Ex-Allison, Port Charles)- EHP is said to be a front-runner for this role and very excited about the oppurtunity to work at DOOL. So far none of her people have released a comment and DOOL has said "No Comment" to casting rumors. Also, Erin Torpey (Ex-Jessica, OLTL) is said to have been offered the role, but apparently has turned it down. Robyn Richards (Maxie, GH) is also rumored to be testing for the role. I'm not sure if she has a contract at GH and if she does how this would affect her work there, usually contract actors are not allowed to appear on competing shows w/out permission and i'm sure that GH would NOT allow her to go to DOOL. Time will tell. My Thoughts- Of these people Robyn Richards is the only one i think is right for the role. I think that both Torpey and Presley are too old and honestly too good for the role. Torpey is one of the best young actresses to ever appear on soaps and deserves something much better than an underdeveloped and unutlizied role on Days Of Our Lives. Hershey Presley is also FAR TOO OLD for this role. However she would be great on DOOL, i believe she'd have great chemistry with Alison Sweeny, they could play enemies or even best friends. Richards is a very good actress and just needs the right material to shine, she has never truly been utilized at "GH" and i think another show would treat her better. I also think she is very fitted to the role of Belle. She'd have great chemistry w/ Deidra Hall and the rest of the cast.

06-20-2004, 11:53 PM	#8
Dr. Jazz The Evil Empire. . . . Forum Star Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Posts: 11,090	I think Robyn Richards is the best choice of the ones up for the role. She is closer to Belle's (and Kirsten Storms') age and is under-used at GH. Hey factsoflife, I heard a couple weeks ago (from a reliable source as well) that DOOL had decided to wait until next February to recast the role of Belle and that when Kirsten Storms leaves the character would be off the canvas until then. You're news must be more recent than mine. TPTB change their minds so often these days.

06-21-2004, 12:48 AM	#9
factsoflife Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 11, 2000 Posts: 8,744	Yes, DOOL was origianlly going to wait until Feb to recast but has apparently changed their minds and decided to recast right away. I've heard that Torpey was offered and declined the role, which lead the way for DOOL offering Presley the role. And Richards camp has denied any talk of her leaving GH for DOOL. We'll just see what happens. With rumors that Richards is supposed to have a big storyline at GH this summer, i'm not so sure. But we'll see. I hope that all of these actresses find work somewhere. But Richards is the best choice of these three. However i think it may be better for DOOL to find an unknown and give her the role. I'm sure its an easier role to recast than say Bridget at B&B, since Jenifer Finnigan was such a power-house, well respected actress.

06-21-2004, 10:33 PM	#10
factsoflife Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 11, 2000 Posts: 8,744	I've heard today that the role has offically gone to Erin Torpey, but so far have gotten no offical confirmation. i'll keep you posted.

06-26-2004, 12:36 PM	#13
ClassicTV4Ever Coming November 27th! Senior Member Join Date: May 02, 2002 Location: TV Land! Posts: 1,421	From Dustin's Page new From SoapCity Charity Rahmer takes over the role of Belle on July 19. Charity has stared in the movies 'Leeches' and 'The Cheerleader Massacre' as well as 'The Frightening.' For more information you can visit her official website at http://www.charityrahmer.com/ (there is a picture there)

06-26-2004, 06:30 PM	#14
factsoflife Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 11, 2000 Posts: 8,744	I knew that Erin Torpey didn't get the role, i knew she wouldn't accept it! IMDB is very unreliable.

07-20-2004, 07:51 AM	#15
~Belle N'Shawn forever~ Member Forum Regular Join Date: Aug 12, 2002 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 873	no subject Hey how u all think about the new belle black on DOOL? It's differnt seeing a new girl on there besides the old belle ( kristen Storms) i like her better then the new one. for sure! What does everyone eles think of it?? i was j/w