Paige Davis Firing Update

I doubt there is a Paige Davis sex tape. The striptease was for a good cause, that would be so dumb for them to fire her over that.

The money raised at the event she performed at was for a good cause. Her decision to perform a striptease, while working as the host of a television show that caters to a mainstream, conservative audience -- probably wasn't the wisest of decisions.

Damn, you have to be so choosy about who you make a sex tape with these days -- right broadwayguy2??

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They fired her for doing BCEFA's Broadway Bares?
hmmmmmmmmmm

ljay, go back to Reality Blurred and check again. They're now recanting, and saying that the sex tape is most likely her.

Most on-air talent have something in their contracts called a "morality clause." What that means is, a network, station, or production company can fire the talent for doing something questionable that may harm the image of the company or show. Working in television, I've seen stations use this many times as grounds for dismissal. If Paige didn't get approval from her show's management to perform the striptease at Broadway Bares, they can use the clause against her. (The alleged "sex tape" would be a clear violation as well. Even the rumor of one is damaging.)

From what I've been hearing from those "within" is the ratings have been declining and the show was getting stale. The producers began talks on how to revive it. They came to the conclusion to re-brand the show without a host.

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I hope it IS her!O-OW-WOW-WO-WOW!

amen BOJ

Praise Jesus BraodwayStar.

Maybe now Paige can get her change on Broadway.
I am thinking she would be great in Sweet Charity... Thouroughly Modern Millie... So many roles!

You all have to look at both sides of the issue here. The management at TLC (Paige's bosses) could care less about Broadway Bares and its fundraising efforts. All they care about is bringing in advertising at TLC. "Trading Spaces" is their cash cow. If Paige, or any of their other on-air talent, do something "questionable," they risk tarnishing their show -- therefore losing advertising revenue for the company.

TLC caters to a mostly female, mid-American, conservative audience. Betty in CoonRidge, Tennessee wouldn't like her favorite make-over star out stripping. She might even quit watching the show. Multiply Betty several times. When advertisers see this loss in the ratings, they will start to pull their commercials, resulting in less money at TLC. Plus, the lower your ratings are, the less advertisers will dish out for a 30-second spot.

I think like most of you on here and applaude Paige's efforts at Bares. (It's still not confirmed this is even the reason her contract wasn't renewed.) Just keep in mind... Paige's striptease wasn't for a "good cause." The money raised from the selling of tickets TO the Bares performance is what was for a "good cause." Paige's star power was used to help sell tickets. She has a name that could be billed and help to bring in money. She could have worn a skimpy dress and performed a song or two and the event would have raised the same amount of money.

Morality clauses are a big thing in on-air talent contracts. Trust me, I know. It just floors me that some of you don't see there are two sides to this issue. After all, it's Show BUSINESS. The folks at Broadway Cares care about raising money for HIV and AIDS. The folks at TLC care about their bottom dollar, and if Paige or anyone else gets in the way of TLC making a buck -- they're gone.

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Updated On: 1/26/05 at 09:02 PM

I think Trading Spaces will have to do more than go "host-less" to change things up and boost ratings. With shows like "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition"? How can they compete. It's not a novelty anymore to see a home makeover on a $1,000 budget (and their home-made accessories) when Extremem Makeover's budget allows for the real deal (complete with the coolest high-tech inventions you could ask for.) Unfortunately, I used to watch Trading Spaces, and the pace is just too slow. I'll admit to turning over to Extreme Makeover. It's just a little more exciting.

Its true with shows like Extreme Makeover: Home edition, Trading Spaces has little competition. Trading Spaces had its glory year or two and now they are trying everything to get it back (new format, international travel etc) but to no avail. Somehow I don't think going host-less will help in the least. I'm not trying to be pessimistic but I just think that Trading Spaces has come to the end of its tether. If some notice, alot of the designers from the show are now in the process of filming or premiering newer and more fresh series because I think they know that Trading Spaces is going downhill.

And I sincerely hope that it isnt Paige on the sex tape.

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