Jill Marie Jones out? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

James"Thunder"Early · 05-19-2006, 02:44 AM

The CW's official site only has a picture of Ross, Brooks and White up and only mentions their names. I haven't heard anything about her leaving, but it appears she's no longer a part of the show.

felicitylen · 05-19-2006, 12:13 PM

I was just at the website last night. I saw the samething. I wonder what happened? I would think Maya (Golden Brooks) should have been the one to leave since Darnell wanted her to move to Florida.

Well, it seems like she left on her own.

May 19, 2006
Matthew Milam

When the WB and UPN decided to merge into the CW, it must have occured to all of the actors and actresses of Girlfriends that they may not be back. Jill Marie Jones, who played Toni Childs, decided to leave regardless of which way the axe fell.

Of course the season finale of the show last week was probably a telling sign — in a moment of craziness, Joan (played by Ross) drank herself to death at a party and ended up missing a custody battle between Toni and her estranged husband Todd (Jason Pace). Although Toni won custody of her child Morgan, Joan felt that she had let down Toni and lost a friend forever. It was mentioned by one of the characters that all of their friendships had been growning apart — having seen the show over the years, this did come with a bit of truth.

For further confirmation, one needed to do no more than to look at the network's web pressence for the show.

Three out of the four girls (Persia White, Golden Brooks and Tracee-Ellis Ross) have their pictures up on the CW website and are mentioned as a threesome in the related show info.

Hopefully there will be further developments as to whether she will return to the series for guest appearances. But judging by the episode and the lack of Marie Jones' picture on the site, it seemed highly doubtful that would happen anytime soon.

http://blogcritics.org/archives/2006/05/19/125054.php

EgyptianRoyalty · 05-19-2006, 01:37 PM

yea. i heard about that. i dont know what the show's going to do if thats true. what would girlfriends b like without toni??

GSU2004 · 05-19-2006, 04:05 PM

The show has been doing well for UPN but we all know how networks come up with their own formulas for renewals. I think she was probably ready to move on to do other projects. Playing the same character can be quite boring to some performers.

LABOY · 05-19-2006, 10:09 PM

If it is true she is not returning, I WILL NOT watch this show anymore....she is the most talented actress on it and they will lose a TON of viewers if this rumor is true....Does anyone else have any more info????? I'm devastated right now.....

marvin g · 05-22-2006, 05:42 PM

I won't miss Toni!! Besides Jill needs to play other characters before she gets typecast as a snooty bitch!!

Brieannas21 · 05-23-2006, 12:20 AM

I read a little snippit of next season and her name wasn't in the credits. I liked the Toni character, she was so funny and it was fun to watch the other characters feed off of that. So to me she will be missed

ThomasE · 05-23-2006, 12:34 AM

I hope the show can continue. I like the show. Too bad if she is leaving. I will miss the Todd character. I wish Toni and Todd had remained married.

marvin g · 05-25-2006, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by ThomasE

I hope the show can continue. I like the show. Too bad if she is leaving. I will miss the Todd character. I wish Toni and Todd had remained married.

Her married to anybody is a joke! She's too self absorbed. The short jokes about Todd were funny!

Brieannas21 · 05-25-2006, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by marvin g

Her married to anybody is a joke! She's too self absorbed. The short jokes about Todd were funny!

I think she really grew up as a person last season, she had to think of someone other then her self and that helped her out a lot. I never liked the Todd character all that much, He wasn't needed at all.

James"Thunder"Early · 05-25-2006, 01:49 PM

Can't confirm, but I heard that the CW wanted to cut the show budget (including salaries) back when it transfered, so maybe that is why she's not returning.

Brieannas21 · 05-25-2006, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by James"Thunder"Early

Can't confirm, but I heard that the CW wanted to cut the show budget (including salaries) back when it transfered, so maybe that is why she's not returning.

Then I don't blame her, but she could've stuck it out for their last season.

TVFactFan · 05-27-2006, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Brieannas21

Then I don't blame her, but she could've stuck it out for their last season.

Which one is Toni? It';s not the light skinned one is it?

PhatMomma · 05-27-2006, 12:59 PM

What's the website for CW? I've been looking for info on the future of Girlfriends.

I always thought that it would be Golden Brooks departing from the show (not that I would prefer her over Jill) - Golden has been doing some big screen projects. She will probably be the break out star of the series.

I'd love to see another season of all the girlfriends, and the growth of Toni Childs.

GeorgiaboyJeff! · 05-27-2006, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by TVResearcher

Which one is Toni? It';s not the light skinned one is it?

Toni is the darkskinned one that's always self centered & have the attitude. She's the one who was married to Todd & she was fighting for custody of her baby.

05-19-2006, 02:44 AM	#1
James"Thunder"Early Whoever's In New England Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 23, 2004 Location: The Apollo Posts: 7,088	Jill Marie Jones out? The CW's official site only has a picture of Ross, Brooks and White up and only mentions their names. I haven't heard anything about her leaving, but it appears she's no longer a part of the show.
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05-19-2006, 12:13 PM	#2
felicitylen Keep Austin WEIRD Senior Member Join Date: Apr 17, 2003 Location: Hook 'em Horns Posts: 1,606	I was just at the website last night. I saw the samething. I wonder what happened? I would think Maya (Golden Brooks) should have been the one to leave since Darnell wanted her to move to Florida. Well, it seems like she left on her own. May 19, 2006 Matthew Milam When the WB and UPN decided to merge into the CW, it must have occured to all of the actors and actresses of Girlfriends that they may not be back. Jill Marie Jones, who played Toni Childs, decided to leave regardless of which way the axe fell. Of course the season finale of the show last week was probably a telling sign — in a moment of craziness, Joan (played by Ross) drank herself to death at a party and ended up missing a custody battle between Toni and her estranged husband Todd (Jason Pace). Although Toni won custody of her child Morgan, Joan felt that she had let down Toni and lost a friend forever. It was mentioned by one of the characters that all of their friendships had been growning apart — having seen the show over the years, this did come with a bit of truth. For further confirmation, one needed to do no more than to look at the network's web pressence for the show. Three out of the four girls (Persia White, Golden Brooks and Tracee-Ellis Ross) have their pictures up on the CW website and are mentioned as a threesome in the related show info. Hopefully there will be further developments as to whether she will return to the series for guest appearances. But judging by the episode and the lack of Marie Jones' picture on the site, it seemed highly doubtful that would happen anytime soon. http://blogcritics.org/archives/2006/05/19/125054.php
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05-19-2006, 10:09 PM	#5
LABOY Member First Time Poster Join Date: May 19, 2006 Posts: 1	JILL MARIE JONES If it is true she is not returning, I WILL NOT watch this show anymore....she is the most talented actress on it and they will lose a TON of viewers if this rumor is true....Does anyone else have any more info????? I'm devastated right now.....

05-19-2006, 01:37 PM	#3
EgyptianRoyalty Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Sep 27, 2005 Posts: 43	yea. i heard about that. i dont know what the show's going to do if thats true. what would girlfriends b like without toni??

05-19-2006, 04:05 PM	#4
GSU2004 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Oct 28, 2005 Posts: 764	The show has been doing well for UPN but we all know how networks come up with their own formulas for renewals. I think she was probably ready to move on to do other projects. Playing the same character can be quite boring to some performers.

05-22-2006, 05:42 PM	#6
marvin g Member Senior Member Join Date: Jul 30, 2003 Location: Chicago,IL Posts: 1,217	I won't miss Toni!! Besides Jill needs to play other characters before she gets typecast as a snooty bitch!!

05-23-2006, 12:20 AM	#7
Brieannas21 Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 05, 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 9,792	I read a little snippit of next season and her name wasn't in the credits. I liked the Toni character, she was so funny and it was fun to watch the other characters feed off of that. So to me she will be missed

05-23-2006, 12:34 AM	#8
ThomasE Member Moderator Forum Star Join Date: Apr 04, 2000 Location: New York, New York, U.S.A. Posts: 10,857	I hope the show can continue. I like the show. Too bad if she is leaving. I will miss the Todd character. I wish Toni and Todd had remained married.

05-25-2006, 01:49 PM	#11
James"Thunder"Early Whoever's In New England Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 23, 2004 Location: The Apollo Posts: 7,088	Can't confirm, but I heard that the CW wanted to cut the show budget (including salaries) back when it transfered, so maybe that is why she's not returning.

05-27-2006, 12:59 PM	#14
PhatMomma Member Forum Hawk Join Date: May 09, 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 4	What's the website for CW? I've been looking for info on the future of Girlfriends. I always thought that it would be Golden Brooks departing from the show (not that I would prefer her over Jill) - Golden has been doing some big screen projects. She will probably be the break out star of the series. I'd love to see another season of all the girlfriends, and the growth of Toni Childs.