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Darren Criss is upgraded to regular cast on “Glee” but Chord Overstreet has been dropped from the show

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http://cdn02.cdn.socialitelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/chord-overstreet-fox-event-10202010-10-430x492.jpgI’m both happy and sad about this bit of news about the Glee cast.

The oh-so talented and appealing Darren Criss has been promoted from recurring character to full-fledged episode meaning we will see even more of his gay character of Blaine in the show’s third season. Blaine is involved in a relationship with Kurt (Chris Colfer) and my guess is he will be transferring to McKinley High and join their Glee club.

Very smart of Glee to nab the full-time services of Criss who is a breakout star and one of the strongest singers on the show. He is a major S-T-A-R in the same way as Lea Michele is.

Sadly, the adorable Chord Overstreet, who plays the blond and beautiful singing jock Sam, has been dropped as a recurring character. For a time, it seemed that Sam was the new Big Man on Campus and casting a shadow over Finn (Cory Montieth) but by the end of last season, his character’s family was living in a motel and he was in serious need of a haircut. The character had originally been written as a love interest for Kurt but writers changed direction and made Sam straight because of Chord’s chemistry with co-star Diana Agron who plays cheerleader Quinn (they are pictured below). But that on-screen romance quickly fizzled after a very sweet start.

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Hopefully this young talent will be back for some guest spots and land another series soon if that’s what he wants. He will be missed on the show. Whenever Sam was on screen, I was definitely paying attention.

The news is better for the talented Harry Shum, Jr., who plays Mike. He, like Criss, was also bumped up to the status of regular cast member so he will likely get more of a front-burner story. The show will also add a new cast member through its summer reality series The Glee Project.

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  1. He was a “fresh face” this past season – Good looking, great personality and good singer/actor. He had good chemistry with the group. I will miss his little impersonations. Good luck Chord! I will keep following you where ever you go……
    Bad decision on Glee’s part…………

  2. Please verify your information before posting. Chord was never a regular on Glee. Darren, Harry and Chord were all recurring guest stars in season 2, as was Ashley Fink (Lauren Zizes), Max Adler (Dave Karofsky) and Lauren Potter (Becky Jackson).

    Only Darren and Harry were offered contracts to be regular cast members in season 3 but the others all remain as recurring guest stars. To date, there has been no official word that Chord Overstreet has been let go from Glee.

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