It looks like One Tree Hill newlyweds Peyton and Lucas are about to embark on a permanent honeymoon.
Sources confirm to me exclusively that Chad Michael Murray and Hilarie Burton, whose characters tied the knot in last night’s penultimate episode, will not be returning for the show’s seventh season next fall. The CW is expected to formally announce their departures next Thursday at its upfront presentation.
Murray and Burton have been engaged in rather high-profile contract negotiations for the past several months. Ultimately, a deal couldn’t be worked out and both actors will make their final appearances in next Monday’s season finale.
To fill the void next season, a Hill insider tells me that three new characters will be introduced, including an older sister for Haley, a sports agent who reps Nathan, and an actress-diva-model that Brooke hires to be the new face of her clothing line. Additionally, Austin Nichols (Julian) is being promoted to a series regular.
What say you, Tree Hill fans? Pumped for OTH 2.0? Too upset to even think about it? Let loose in the comments section. And remember: Don’t shoot the messenger. The messenger is good. And a handsome devil to boot.
Tree Hill was a story about two brothers, from different sides of the track. We’ve parted from the originality of that idea a long time ago… but now, short one brother? I don’t think Tree Hill lasts much longer without them.
i know omg you dont know how upset i am…the show will be nothing without them just like when they killed marissa out of the OC the show went down hill from there n thats wats gonna happen with OTH..i mean of all people lucas and payton…i dont even feel like watching it ne more
Ok so I am so disappointed in the CW. I’m unhappy with all the changes. I could relate to Lucas and Peytons relationship and they showed true love. Guess I can stop rushing home on Monday nights as well as Fridays. Bye Bye Lucas and Peyton
this sucks i do not like the show without them they are really ruining all my shows
Losing Lucas is awful; the show is no longer about 2 half brothers. I think the show will die out this season. I know my family doesn’t want to watch it anymore.
I konw it is awful that lucas and peyton the show is nothing now without thm that is what the show was all about. now the show is gay
Well it’s ok without him just It’s better with him… and Peyton.
It is so sad and terrible that they got rid of peyton and lucas because this is going to be the last season of one tree hill and they started with the series and they should end the series but maybe they will make a guest appearance at the end. They were truly my favorite and the show won’t last without them but then again, this is the last season.
This show is hands down #1! This better not be the last season! I am on the edge of my seat every Mon. Schwan, rocks the TV Industry, he knows what he is doing! Look at 90210, Brandon and Brenda left and look how much longer that show lasted and that was Darren Starr and Aaron Spelling, COME ON! We have a GENIUS, MARK! Come on Mark Dont let us down, we live for Mon. nights! Sad, but sooooo true
Amen to that!! Mark Schwann knows what he is doing and the show is frigging awesome right now! That whole storyline with Nathan getting that girl preganant supposedly is keeping me on the edge of my seat every week!!
I have watched from the beginning and it is not the same. To not have Lucus and Peyton with the baby does not work right. There is a whole hole that is missing. If this is the last season hopefully they will be in the end. They were the main reason we watched.
ur right
I cannot believe it. I mean, I guess I knew it was coming, but it is still sad nonetheless. I loved these two characters.
I’m glad to be loosing Peyton, but the show won’t be the same without Lucas.
Very true, I love Lucas, he’s what makes everthing come together. I liked Peyton early on but as she got older she became very whiny and boring! Sorry
There will be no show without Peyton and Lucas. They fell in love in the first ep and have always been destined for each other. you cant love Lucas but hate Peyton, they are a pacage deal.
ur so diassapointed do u know the meanign of oth
Sad.
But. Hmm. They were getting KINDA boring. Julian is nice. More Julian is GOOD. GOOOOOOOOO Julian. I’m happy, I’ll manage. 
I could live without them; they’ve had the weakest story this year by far any way.
your crazy they had the most wonderful love story… and it took forever for peyton to get that with him.. then they leave, this show is way more boring now!!!
UGHHH!! I know I totally agree! They were my 2 fav characters now i dont want to watch oth anymore:(!
I have a feeling this is going to be the end of the show. I hope it doesn’t die a slow, painful death like the O.C. did after Marissa Cooper was killed!
I may be in the minority here but, I think that OTH could still be good. Plus, I love Austin Nichols.
Wahooooooo! My least to characters shown the door? Color me ECSTATIC.
I am so happy that both CMM and Hilarie are leaving- they are Tree Hill’s worst actors! Glad to see Austin Nichols will be sticking around, I love his character!
That’s terrible! I can’t imagine the show without them. I loved the fast-forward five years, it really worked for the show and made it more interesting, but really? Getting rid of Lucas and Peyton? Two of the major characters for THIS LONG? No WAY! I hate that they couldn’t come to an agreement. I don’t know how the show will be without them.
Are you kidding me? Who cares the only reason to watch that show is Brooke. I mean come on, she is the best part
are you kidding me i mean no one cares about brookeand she is the worst acter in one tree hill
Please!! I would have to agree with Hannah… Watching OTH is really interesting when it comes to all the drama and confusion that Brooke brings to the table. I would love to see more of Brooke’s mom she is fisty. I am sad to see Lucus go but not Peyton. I liked the couple but so sick of whinny Peyton. It gets old, poor peyton you had too mom’s and a dad that loved you. Get over it I had a father you didn’t want me and a drug addict for a mother who stoled my identity. Thank goodness Peyton is gone.
I agree Brooke is so hard to watch she always has been,awful actress. hey at least dan is still on he was always one of my favorites. This show really made a mistake letting Lucas go…
peyton is teh bom ban dlucas brooke isnt the main character i love her but i would lik eto c her go not cmm ps
Just be glad that they are still running the show. No more Peyton and Lucas is better than no more One Tree Hill. Please, I know you know it too.
All these peeps are jelous .every 1 on the show is amazing no one should leave . And payton is beutiful and shouldnt leave i beleive if u have a good thing going dont loose it an thats what will happen if they start getting rid of the main
Characters x
i’m sad.. really i am. but now they can focus on brooke & let her have a happy ending.. & give attention to naley & mouth..=]
depressing… i didn’t want to believe it— I hate to say it but they shouldn’t of bothered renewing the show wihtout them ..for real
depressing… i didn’t want to believe it— I hate to say it but they shouldn’t of bothered renewing the show wihtout them ..for real
Even though they are young, have they even HEARD of Shelley Long or David Caruso? I guess not. (David got a second chance at a decent career, but not for many years.)