Dustin Diamond banned from "Saved by the Bell" reunion - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 08-02-2009, 08:19 AM

The "Saved by the Bell" gang's all here - but wait a minute, where's Screech?

Bayside High's lovable geek, played by Dustin Diamond, was notably absent from the cast's photo reunion on the cover of People magazine, released earlier this week.

Was it because of his upcoming tell-all book? His gross-out sex tape scandal? His "Celebrity Fit Club" meltdowns and financial troubles?

Yes, yes, yes and yes, according to RadarOnline, which reports that Diamond was purposely excluded by his former castmates.

“Cast members were not comfortable with including him,” a spokesperson for People told the Web site.

Diamond's much-anticipated "Bell" memoir is the reason his old pals' defenses are up, the rep says. As Radar notes, Mark-Paul Gosselaar openly slammed the tome in a recent issue of Newsweek.

"What is he going to say?" Gosselaar asked sarcastically. "We were (bleeping) groupies at 14? I can't wait to read his book, because I don't have a memory of a lot of the shows. Maybe it was because I was doing lines off of the audience members' a----. I'm sure he's going to write something crazy like that. So he's writing a book, I'm not really afraid of what he has to say. There are not too many skeletons in my closet."

And how did Diamond feel about the blatant snub? Apparently the same way Screech felt after being repeatedly dissed by Lisa Turtle.

"Of course he cared he wasn't invited," a source close to Diamond told Radar. "Wouldn't you?"

Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/gossip/20...#ixzz0N1kdebGA

Adamantium · 08-02-2009, 09:06 AM

Wow. Zack, Kelly, Slater, Lisa and Jessie FINALLY realize they're too cool to hang around with the nerdy Screech. Because they had no problem hanging out with him in high school.

I have mixed feelings about this. On the one hand I can completely understand why they wouldn't want him there. And on the other hand, it'd be nice to see the WHOLE gang back together again. And Screech was a part of the show from 1988 all the way to 2000 (with the New Class).

catlover79 · 08-02-2009, 06:55 PM

^ My sentiments exactly.

GARFIELDKOOL · 08-02-2009, 06:58 PM

I wouldn't include him either after seeing the way he was on Celebrity Fitness. He thought he was the biggest thing in life on there! He's miserable because he's broke.

catlover79 · 08-02-2009, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by GARFIELDKOOL

I wouldn't include him either after seeing the way he was on Celebrity Fitness. He thought he was the biggest thing in life on there! He's miserable because he's broke.

In her book, Maureen McCormick said he was the only one she didn't like in the CFC cast.

browneyes106 · 08-02-2009, 11:31 PM

I couldn't stand Dustin either on Celebrity Fit Club and he was a jerk for always calling Kim Locke a American Idol loser. She later made fun of how he was t-shirts to pay off his debts.

catlover79 · 08-02-2009, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by browneyes106

I couldn't stand Dustin either on Celebrity Fit Club and he was a jerk for always calling Kim Locke a American Idol loser. She later made fun of how he was t-shirts to pay off his debts.

He can dish it out but he sure can't take it!!

PrettyinPink55 · 08-03-2009, 01:11 PM

I don't blame them at all for not wanting him as a part of the reunion. He was such a jerk on Celebrity Fit Club, and he seems just all around bitter and unpleasant.

catlover79 · 08-03-2009, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by PrettyinPink55

I don't blame them at all for not wanting him as a part of the reunion. He was such a jerk on Celebrity Fit Club, and he seems just all around bitter and unpleasant.

My feeling exactly. He brought it all on himself with his rotten attitude.

MickeyMac · 08-03-2009, 03:31 PM

I saw that cover yesterday and was wondering why Dustin Diamond wasnt on the pic. Now I know. Cant say I blame the other cast members.

SBTB Geek · 08-03-2009, 11:11 PM

The cast doesn't want him to be involved as do the majority of fans. He shouldn't take it personal and just move on. He has bigger issues to worry about... like trying to figure out how a person could work on a hit TV sitcom for over ten years and still be in debt.

TVFactFan · 08-04-2009, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by GARFIELDKOOL

I wouldn't include him either after seeing the way he was on Celebrity Fitness. He thought he was the biggest thing in life on there! He's miserable because he's broke.

He didn't do anything wrong on Celebrity Fit Club, Ugly A$$ was just being a A$$ to Screech on Purpose-lol

PrettyinPink55 · 08-04-2009, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by TheLifeAdjuster

He didn't do anything wrong on Celebrity Fit Club, Ugly A$$ was just being a A$$ to Screech on Purpose-lol

I totally disagree!!! I think he was unnecessarily mean and plain old ugly to Kimberly Locke especially and a jerk to all the other cast members who tried to befriend him on the show. Plus, he tried to start a fight with one of the advisors/judges...I can't remember his name.

TVFactFan · 08-04-2009, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by PrettyinPink55

I totally disagree!!! I think he was unnecessarily mean and plain old ugly to Kimberly Locke especially and a jerk to all the other cast members who tried to befriend him on the show. Plus, he tried to start a fight with one of the advisors/judges...I can't remember his name.

His name was HARVEY and started the fight with Screech

Wreckless · 08-05-2009, 03:09 AM

I agree with all of you....and that little pissant had the balls to challenge Harvey of all people- lol

like dude, have you seen Harvey? He will butter you up and EAT YOU lol. Stupid Stupid Stupid. But I'm glad in a way that they didn't have to deal with his bs, but I agree that the whole cast should be their. Even for a photo shoot or a short reunion. Just get it over with and have him their. But they had the luxury of excluding him

. Poor Screech.

08-02-2009, 08:19 AM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Dustin Diamond banned from "Saved by the Bell" reunion The "Saved by the Bell" gang's all here - but wait a minute, where's Screech? Bayside High's lovable geek, played by Dustin Diamond, was notably absent from the cast's photo reunion on the cover of People magazine, released earlier this week. Was it because of his upcoming tell-all book? His gross-out sex tape scandal? His "Celebrity Fit Club" meltdowns and financial troubles? Yes, yes, yes and yes, according to RadarOnline, which reports that Diamond was purposely excluded by his former castmates. “Cast members were not comfortable with including him,” a spokesperson for People told the Web site. Diamond's much-anticipated "Bell" memoir is the reason his old pals' defenses are up, the rep says. As Radar notes, Mark-Paul Gosselaar openly slammed the tome in a recent issue of Newsweek. "What is he going to say?" Gosselaar asked sarcastically. "We were (bleeping) groupies at 14? I can't wait to read his book, because I don't have a memory of a lot of the shows. Maybe it was because I was doing lines off of the audience members' a----. I'm sure he's going to write something crazy like that. So he's writing a book, I'm not really afraid of what he has to say. There are not too many skeletons in my closet." And how did Diamond feel about the blatant snub? Apparently the same way Screech felt after being repeatedly dissed by Lisa Turtle. "Of course he cared he wasn't invited," a source close to Diamond told Radar. "Wouldn't you?" Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/gossip/20...#ixzz0N1kdebGA
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08-02-2009, 06:55 PM	#3
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08-03-2009, 01:11 PM	#8
PrettyinPink55 Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 11, 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 24,601	I don't blame them at all for not wanting him as a part of the reunion. He was such a jerk on Celebrity Fit Club, and he seems just all around bitter and unpleasant.
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08-02-2009, 09:06 AM	#2
Adamantium TVAdam No More Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 11, 2002 Location: Springfield, Ohio Posts: 7,830	Wow. Zack, Kelly, Slater, Lisa and Jessie FINALLY realize they're too cool to hang around with the nerdy Screech. Because they had no problem hanging out with him in high school. I have mixed feelings about this. On the one hand I can completely understand why they wouldn't want him there. And on the other hand, it'd be nice to see the WHOLE gang back together again. And Screech was a part of the show from 1988 all the way to 2000 (with the New Class).

08-02-2009, 06:58 PM	#4
GARFIELDKOOL Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 02, 2004 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 7,204	I wouldn't include him either after seeing the way he was on Celebrity Fitness. He thought he was the biggest thing in life on there! He's miserable because he's broke.

08-02-2009, 11:31 PM	#6
browneyes106 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 01, 2008 Posts: 6,094	I couldn't stand Dustin either on Celebrity Fit Club and he was a jerk for always calling Kim Locke a American Idol loser. She later made fun of how he was t-shirts to pay off his debts.

08-03-2009, 03:31 PM	#10
MickeyMac Member Forum Star Join Date: Jun 18, 2008 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 19,006	I saw that cover yesterday and was wondering why Dustin Diamond wasnt on the pic. Now I know. Cant say I blame the other cast members.

08-03-2009, 11:11 PM	#11
SBTB Geek Smooth Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 21, 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 6,004	The cast doesn't want him to be involved as do the majority of fans. He shouldn't take it personal and just move on. He has bigger issues to worry about... like trying to figure out how a person could work on a hit TV sitcom for over ten years and still be in debt.

08-05-2009, 03:09 AM	#15
Wreckless Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Nov 04, 2007 Location: Banned Posts: 9,406	I agree with all of you....and that little pissant had the balls to challenge Harvey of all people- lol like dude, have you seen Harvey? He will butter you up and EAT YOU lol. Stupid Stupid Stupid. But I'm glad in a way that they didn't have to deal with his bs, but I agree that the whole cast should be their. Even for a photo shoot or a short reunion. Just get it over with and have him their. But they had the luxury of excluding him . Poor Screech.