Samaire Armstrong

Mega Buzz on Lost, House, NCIS, Gossip Girl & More!

• Oct 29, 2008 02:00 AM ET
• by Matt Mitovich and Mickey O'Connor
• 87 Comments

Lost, House and NCIS

Senior editors Matt Webb Mitovich and Mickey O'Connor answer your burning questions. Be sure to direct any new seekage of spoilers to mega_scoop@tvguide.com. 

I have this nagging feeling that Lost from here on will focus on the Oceanic 6, at the expense of the people - my Sawyer included! - left on the island. Please tell me I'm wrong. - Lauren
Matt: I take great pleasure in telling you that you are wrong. I then laugh derisively in your general direction. Have no fear, Lauren, the left-behinders will get plenty of air time. In fact, a (probably well-tanned) setsider tells me that Elizabeth Mitchell, for one, has never had more to do and as such is busier than a one-armed paperhanger. But is she getting busy with Your Sawyer? That's the question.

After "The Kiss," can we expect a House-Cuddy romance to bloom? - Mandy
Mickey: As I learned the hard way one hot summer night in July 1987, a kiss does not necessarily equal a relationship. Then ask yourself ... read more

Samaire Armstrong Opens Up About Rehab and Her Dirty Sexy Future

• Apr 8, 2008 05:14 PM ET
• by TV Guide News

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It hasn't been the easiest year for Samaire Armstrong, but anyone who thought the Dirty Sexy Money starlet would stay home and sulk can think again. At the premiere for the Australian documentary Bra Boys she stepped out in better shape than ever, hugging and high-fiving reporters on the red carpet. "I've been exercising a lot," she smiled, taking in all the compliments. Since TVGuide.com first reported that ABC is not picking up Armstrong's contract for DSM's Season 2, we wondered what will become of Juliette Darling. "I will be back for an episode or two, or however long they let me stay," Armstrong told TV Guide. The twin's exit, though, will not be a final one. "I'm alive still! I don't get into a car accident!" the actress maintained with a laugh. The question of whether or not Armstrong wanted to leave the show was met with a good-natured shrug: "Yes and no. Mostly no, but... that's the way the business goes."Recently out of rehab, Armstrong was willing to share what she's lea... read more

Exclusive: Samaire Armstrong Out of Money

• Mar 27, 2008 09:27 PM ET
• by Michael Ausiello

Samaire Armstrong by Bob D'Amico/ABC

Dirty Sexy Money will be down a Darling next season. Samaire Armstrong, who plays Juliet, brat-astic celebutante and fraternal twin to Jeremy, will not be returning to the series full-time, sources confirm to me exclusively. A spokesperson for ABC Studios declined to comment, but a Dirty Sexy insider tells me that producers decided not to pick up Armstrong's contract option. The actress is, however, expected to appear on a recurring basis, her schedule permitting. Last October, Armstrong entered a treatment facility for undisclosed reasons. Producers were forced to write her out of an episode, but she was back on air the following week. Whether or not Armstrong's personal issues contributed to her demotion from series regular to occasional guest star is anyone's guess. Hey, I just thought of something: This probably explains why Seth's onetime O.C. crush was conspicuously missing from Tuesday's Dirty Sexy Money panel at Paley Fest. That's what they call putting two and two together. read more

“The Nutcracker”

• Dec 6, 2007 07:59 AM ET
• by Paula Paige

I’m not sure how many more eps of Dirty Sexy Money are in the can, but I am worried we are going to get stuck in the middle of a serious cliff hangar. I suspected when Tripp got on the phone and told the person on the line to find out what Simon wanted with the Darling’s financials, that it was Karen. But I wasn’t really sure until the last scene. So, if she’s getting busy with Simon for her Dad, then what are her reasons? Is it just to get Nick? Walking into the Nutcracker crying certainly got his attention. Though I think Tripp’s reasons are far more business related. And there’s some question as to whether Tripp isn’t using Nick to make it seem though he’s protecting Karen from Simon. And speaking of which, Simon inviting Karen over to meet his ex was a little mean; he could have warned her at least. Because if he is just using her, then why did he want to get approval from his ex, unless…. Could the Princess be in cahoots with him aga... read more

“The Watch”

• Nov 29, 2007 09:25 AM ET
• by Paula Paige

It’s all happening.Oh, how I hate to gloat, but way back in the second episode of Dirty Sexy Money, “The Lions”, I offered the following: Did we see a tiny glimmer of kindness from the bitter Brian when he sent the boy to bed? Perhaps he and Nick are half-brothers? Or could it be that Tish and Dutch had two children, Brian and Nick, the other set of twins? Hmmm. Tooting one’s horn is so unbecoming, but “TOOT, TOOT”! Many of you had the same idea as well, so I’m sure I wasn’t the first to think it, I just got to point it out. Good to know we’re all on the same track. I’m still not 100% certain that Tish isn’t somehow Nick’s mom as well. The boys are the same age. And Nick’s mother was quick to dismiss him. Once again, I say, Hmmm…So we have confirmation that Brian and Nick are brothers; if we didn’t know before the show started, we should have been able to tell as they strode side by side into the courtroom be... read more

“The Wedding”

• Nov 15, 2007 08:52 AM ET
• by Paula Paige

Or not. Karen and Freddie were married in a beautiful ceremony and divorced 45 minutes later, a record even for her. We knew she wouldn’t last long with the second-rate golfer, but the big news was that she finally admitted that she is in love with Nick. I found it rather sad that she was so freaked out when Freddie got down on his knees and professed his love for her and she immediately requested a divorce. He did get $3 million worth of Dirty Sexy Money, so how hard could it really be? Letitia tried to drink the candle when Karen said she wanted to marry Nick and asked Karen to “let me help you,” completely conspiratorially. All I can say is, Karen may be a lot of nasty things, but she looks good without makeup. When Karen kissed Nick, he ran (guiltily) home to Lisa and told her how much he loved her. “I’m yours,” he repeated twice (because everyone on this show has two loves). Somehow, I wasn’t totally convinced the second was for his wife.Patri... read more

“The Game”

• Nov 1, 2007 06:43 AM ET
• by Paula Paige

Two words. Freddie rapping! Fantastic! "The Game" was not a Halloween reference to bobbing for candy-covered apples, or pinning the tail on the ghoul. It referred to a high-stakes poker game where money, (you know it's Dirty Sexy Money) is worthless and real estate is king. I had a heart attack just watching them toss around $80 million at a time. I didn’t understand why Tripp would argue with Nick in front of the poker players. I found it unlike Nick for pushing something that hard with Tripp, although when I learned the truth behind it, it made more sense. Tripp folded but I wonder what hand he actually had. He may have thrown the game. My favorite scene of the entire show was when the brothers played the video game. It was too short-lived. But one of the best lines came from that scene: “Doesn’t your conscience feel the tiniest prick?” “Not until you walked in, Brian.” Funny and so nice to see the brothers interacting. They don’t get to do that ... read more

"The Bridge"

• Oct 25, 2007 07:43 AM ET
• by Paula Paige

OK, first thing’s first. Tish didn’t reveal the truth about which child was not Tripp’s. That really ticks me off. However, did you catch Tish’s expression when Tripp brought up the twins and called them “different”? Priceless. Dirty Sexy Money mixes it up again. Also, it’s official: I love the twins. They fought over their birthday party and found that $1 million was not enough to split. This should be my problem. Juliet’s Marie Antoinette birthday party was almost as over-the-top as Jeremy’s party on the Brooklyn Bridge. The expression she had on her face when she talked about kissing that good-looking boy was hilarious. I hope she never gets Botox. And once she saw him kissing another girl, she cried, “Let them eat cake.” Jeremy was off his rocker, weaving along nearly naked on the Brooklyn Bridge singing “All By Myself.” He wins the craziest-twin award this week. He’s a terrible singer! But it was so sad. I
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"The Chiavennasca"

• Oct 18, 2007 07:47 AM ET
• by Paula Paige

Is it just me, or has this show gotten better every week? Darn! I love the Darlings. This week I laughed, I cried, I clapped and screamed along with both Brian Jr. and Juliet. Dirty Sexy Money! Hooray!Lisa spoke more in the first minute of this episode than in the whole series. And we finally found out that she works in a gallery. And picks up a lot of dry cleaning.With the truth of Tish and Dutch’s affair on the table, Tripp began to question: "The children, are they all mine?" Tish tried to tell him she was absolutely sure that they were his, but he did not believe her. And honestly, would anyone? His speech to her was another riveting performance. I’m thrilled to see this high level of quality from network TV. By letting Tish’s OB/GYN know that he was aware that a certain painting was fake, Tripp found a way to get his children’s DNA. The doctor let out a gasp that could have woken the dead. I thought he might evaporate into thin air! Tripp told Nick about Har... read more

Samaire Armstrong's Real-Life Problems

• Oct 17, 2007 09:55 PM ET
• by TV Guide News

Dirty Sexy Money star Samaire Armstrong has checked into an outpatient treatment facility for undisclosed reasons, but sources tell TV Guide it’s likely for “extreme eating disorders” and “serious cutting.” The former O.C. actress “has been an emotional wreck for years,” according to the source who also insists Armstrong does not take drugs. “In the years I have known her, I have never seen or heard about her taking or doing drugs,” says the source. “She rarely even drank. She was never that drunk girl.”Despite rumors of being difficult on set, her good friends are quick to rush to her defense. Armstrong’s longtime friend, former actor Ryan Fisher, says he “never heard of her having any problems on any of the shows she was on. Everyone has always liked her. She loved being on the O.C. and said she was having a great time.”Neither ABC nor Armstrong’s rep would confirm rumors that she’ll miss an episode of... read more