AJ is OUT at GH!

News hit the internet this week that Sean Kanan is out at GH.  This news was followed by snarky comments and tweets from Ron Carlivati, and even former AJ, Billy Warlock.  Whose side am I on?  Well, everyone's.

Apparently, the decision for AJ to leave was a mutual decision made by Sean and GH producer Frank Valentini. Sean wasn't happy with his storyline, so they decided it was time to write him out.  Shawn told TV guide:

"I was utterly thrilled to be brought back to GH for the 50th anniversary and really enjoyed working with Frank Valentini, but I was not over the moon about the writing. Doing stories about panic attacks and relish was not what I thought I'd signed up for."

His criticism was maybe a little unprofessional...but I can't say I disagree with the guy. When I started watching GH, the Pickle Lila storyline was just starting up and I can easily say it was my least favorite plotline (my favorite being the Vampire storyline--duh!) The panic attacks, which didn't really seem to be a huge focus, were also kind of lame and didn't take his character anywhere. Lately however, we're getting a much more engaging AJ storyline with Connie's shooting and Eva's attempts to murder him.  He was finally becoming more involved and there was no relish anywhere!  But I guess it was too little too late for Kanan, so he's out.  And I understand his position if he wants to go back to B&B, but I also understand Ron Calivarti taking offense at Kanan's statement.

Calivarti took to twitter, expressing:

"His comments are like school in the summertime.  No class."

Also not the most professional response, but I can't disagree here either.  I'd be pretty peeved if someone insulted my writing that publicly.  And as a fan, I gotta say I side more with Ron Calivart since his writing is what's got me glued to the show. So while I agree that Sean's storylines weren't the strongest, I still gotta stand by Ron. Kanan kind of sounds like a diva to me.

Also tweeting in on this news was Billy Warlock, former AJ from 1997-2005, whom I am a fan of due to his work as Frankie Brady on Days.

Here's what Billy had to say:

"I must say if it's true about SK I am truly bummed. Not just for him but for AJ as well. SK was a great AJ! Go B&B."

He then added:

"Believe when I say I'm not lobbying. It's just how I feel. That character has never been given a fair shake."

That's all fine and good, Billy, but there goes your shot at being asked to come in and take over the role any time soon.  I would actually love to see Billy come back as AJ, though I'd really rather him go back to Days. But I'm guessing AJ is going to die from complications relating to his surgery.  Which will of course mean that...we haven't seen the last of AJ Quartermaine.