‘Glee’ Star Cory Monteith: About To Be Kicked Off Because Of Set Feud?

Cory is standing up for the tired and overworked cast by asking for more money, but insiders fear he’s headed for the unemployment line!

Cory Monteith is a central character on Glee, but even he may not be safe from the wrath of notoriously ornery creator Ryan Murphy!

Much to Ryan’s chagrin, Cory, 29, has become the unofficial spokesperson of the cast, asking for better pay and working conditions, the New York Post reports.

“Cory was the show’s golden boy but has most recently been the most vocal member of the cast complaining,” a source close to the show says. “He feels they are being overworked. They were filming and toured without any time to recover. He’s become a de facto leader complaining to Ryan Murphy [for the cast], who they feel should give them a bigger share of the show’s success. But Ryan thinks Cory is causing trouble.”

It sounds like it would behoove Cory to zip his lips — we’re sure the whole cast is rich enough as it is! What do you think, HollywoodLifers — could Glee survive without Finn?

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It would be great if he wasn’t on the show. He is the only one I don’t like.

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Either way, I don’t think Glee will be around much longer. The show is a mess.

No I will not watch Glee if Finn leaves. Finn is one of the central character, he interacts a lot with Kurt and Rachel who are also the other central characters. Three have the most interesting storylines. Without him, there would be no Glee.

I doubt it’s true, but I don’t know.

Here’s what I do know:

No Cory/Finn would mean that Glee isn’t Glee, and I wouldn’t have the slightest interest in watching the show without the dynamic he brings.

I have been a fan of Glee since 2009 when the show first came on the air and I have faithfully followed Cory Monteith’s career since then. I have even met him at some events. He is a humble, charming, down-to-earth guy and is always so sweet to his fans. I have never seen or heard of one incident when Cory’s behavior has been less than exemplary. And you know this is a very watched cast. Cory has always been a team player, gets respect and love from his fellow cast members and I am disgusted at what this article and the original New York Post article is implying. I believe that these are all fabricated rumors, but I have to say that Glee will not be the same show without Cory playing the role of Finn, and a lot of fans will turn away from it.

i agree with both commentors i find the timing of the article werid when cory get praised for. i find it funny tabloids are running this and u read ny post story cory rep and glee spokeperson both say untrue. i believe this story is done to take the spotlight away from cory and put back on glee cory one most talented actors on show. and if story is somewhat true he trying to improve working conditions an for him and cast and show. ryan murphy has never treated cory with the respect and props he deserves

I think YOU are causing trouble, and it would behoove all these silly tabloids, this site included, to shut THEIR lips. Let him be, and stop encouraging the turning of the rumor mill. If any of this is, in the SLIGHTEST, true, it is clear that Cory had nothing but the best intentions in mind, for himself, the rest of the cast, and the show as a whole. This is not a man who stirs up controversy, or speaks where he shouldn’t. The show has never treated him with the respect he deserves, despite all the hard work and loyalty he’s shown, and if the execs or Ryan have to resort to these kinds of “inside scoops” because they’re scared they’re going to lose him.. they’ve really only brought it on themselves. He deserves success, and to be recognized for his talents.. not to be locked into something stifling, or to have his good name thrown into the mud.

Agree so much to this comment. The Glee fans are all apalled at the accusations that these articles are making.

It is interesting this appears when Monteith is at the prestigious Tiff film festival for his new film Sisters and Brothers – where his performances has been lauded. Could certain control freak Exec Producers of a certain TV show want to undermine him?

Just last month Execs were dealing with the mess of the THR interview in which it was revealed they would replace their three leads (only to retract when there was a fan backlash). In so doing, they were happy to publicly undermine Chris Colfer and blame his ‘not cool’ comments for ending the spin-off planned. They seem to want to do everything to undermine their starts in favor of ‘brand glee’. But they should remember part of the flop that was the Glee 3D movie was trying to sideline the stars who barely appeared in their own movie. They should celebrate the talent they have instead of trying to ‘shut down production’ when actors get a prized lead role. None of it reflects well on a show supposedly celebrating talent and anti-bullying.