After the news of Ashlee Simpson departing the show, she does not plan to stay unemployed for very long, which is nice, since the last thing we need is another "actor" on the government dole collecting an unemployment check. :)

Anyway, she is planning on returning to her role on Broadway in the musical Chicago in the role of Roxie Hart for a six week run starting in December.  To get ready for the role, she has dyed her hair black.

Well, we probably won't have a whole lot to say about her for too much longer.  How do you think she will exit the show?  Dead?  Locked up int he clink?  Locked up in a padded cell?  Maybe run off to Mexico with Auggie...  Who knows.  Let us know your thoughts in the MelrosePlace.tv Forum!