Photo Courtesy of Brad E. Young
Jonathon McClendon (ex-Chase Jennings, “Days of Our Lives”) had some bones to pick with Days. He used social media to do so. And he picked those bones clean!
The Whole Nine Yards
McClendon laid bare how disgusted he is with various aspects of the operation over at Days, including his own treatment by the show.
He expressed unhappiness with how writers told his story, specifically having him rape step-sister and friend, Ciara. Apparently, we here at Soap Cities weren’t the only ones traumatized by that scene and storyline.
The actor came to the defense of photographer Brad E. Young, who does photoshoots with Days actors. McClendon said Days used Young’s work without attribution, hurling another insult at the show for that. Scroll down to see that Tweet by Days that raised McClendon’s ire, as well as McClendon’s own Tweets.
The disgruntled actor also said the show unceremoniously fired a friend of his. He didn’t mention a name. Who could it be? Soap Cities will be on the lookout for a definitive answer.
A Foreshadowing Event
McClendon also raised eyebrows last year when he posted a video online that seemed to make light of Chase’s rape of Ciara.
What Caused This Online Outburst?
Perhaps McClendon’s harshest words were reserved for Days’ iconic longevity. McClendon thinks Days has been on the air long enough. As a final dig, McClendon said he’ll be watching “General Hospital” instead of the show he once called home. Of course, GH recently celebrated its 50th anniversary as well.
McClendon didn’t specify any particular incident that initiated his freak-out, why he went off yesterday and not any other day.
It’s a lot to process, for sure. Soap Cities will keep you updated with any future developments in this story.
Too cool for school. #DAYS
📷 @ChristopherSean pic.twitter.com/4XL6rOO6q2
— Days of our Lives (@nbcdays) January 17, 2017
It’s time for the fans to know the @nbcdays is fucking everyone over. The fans, loyal people like @BradEYoung, and the actors.
— Jonathon McClendon (@JonathonMcClen) January 18, 2017
52 years is too long #downWithDays
I’m watching @GeneralHospital from now on— Jonathon McClendon (@JonathonMcClen) January 18, 2017
They also let one of my friends go without even telling her. There was just a different actress name next to her character.#classy @nbcdays
— Jonathon McClendon (@JonathonMcClen) January 18, 2017
I didn’t want to be chase the rapist.
— Jonathon McClendon (@JonathonMcClen) January 18, 2017
I love how @nbcdays finally used one of @BradEYoung‘s photos, but decided it was ok to cut his logo. #plagiarism #classy #noshame #pathetic
— Jonathon McClendon (@JonathonMcClen) January 18, 2017
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