'90210' co-star Rob Estes to quit show

[Brian Damage]

The CW has confirmed multiple online reports that Rob Estes, who plays Harry Wilson on 90210, is quitting the two-year-old series. “This is Rob’s last season on 90210,” according to a statement from The CW. “He’s a talented actor and we couldn’t have asked for a better Harry Wilson. But if fans tune in, they’ll understand why Rob’s character is leaving.”

The actor is reportedly leaving over compensation issues. He released this statement today: “This is my final season on 90210 and I wish the show, cast and crew nothing but the best. I am looking forward to spending time with my kids and exploring other opportunities.”

Though its become a critical hit under executive producer Rebecca Kirchner, 90210 is struggling in the ratings. The show is only averaging 2.08 million viewers, down 18% from last year. It’s currently the CW’s seventh most popular show, behind America’s Next Top Model, Vampire Diaries, and Smallville, among others.

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[tv star collector]

Estes has, in my opinion, been the glue that holds this show together--and
one of the main reasons for us older viewers to watch the youth-oriented
series. Therefore, I am sorry to hear that he is leaving. He will be missed.
As the principal of the high school (not to mention one of the parents of the
show's two main characters), he will be difficult to replace.

[Cliff Barnes]

I am sad to see both of the departures-just further pandering to the youth market at the expense of older people, absolutely pathetic.

[tv star collector]

Originally Posted by Cliff Barnes

I am sad to see both of the departures-just further pandering to the youth market at the expense of older people, absolutely pathetic.

Who else is leaving the show? (Are you referring to frequent guest star Jennie Garth?)

[Cliff Barnes]

Yeah that is who I mean.