by sweissman » Wed Mar 05, 2008 7:56 am
From what I've always understood, Shannen left on her own free will; why I'm not 100% sure on, I've heard it was because she wanted to work on other projects and help get them started and others she just wanted to take a break from television and the media for while. I do know the creators have talked time and time again about how they intented for Shannen to be the host since day one so I'm sure whatever happened was a mutual and peaceful parting between them, but yeah, from what I've always heard she wanted to go on this one.
They probably would have stuck with her for season 2 had Sci-Fi not wanted another season so fast; it just goes to show that sometimes waiting can be a good thing...it's just too bad some companies don't listen to that - key example; 'X-Men 3'...why they could not wait for Bryan Singer I will never know. But I'm off topic; you'll have to ask a few other board members, but like I said, I'm pretty sure it was her choice to take time away from the project. I could be wrong, but still.