Priestley Reveals Canceled '90210' Wedding

Jason Priestley, who played Brandon Walsh on 'Beverly Hills, 90210,' recently discussed the show's scrapped wedding storyline with his former co-star Jennie Garth on a rewatch podcast. Priestley confirmed that Brandon and Kelly were originally intended to marry. However, the plan changed when Brandon's character accepted a job in Washington D.C., leading to his departure from Beverly Hills at the end of season eight.

Garth admitted she was upset when the wedding was called off, especially since the ceremony was even depicted before being abandoned. Priestley also commented on the show's increasingly melodramatic storylines in its later seasons, noting elements like characters in comas. He recalled suggesting to executive producer Aaron Spelling that the series conclude while still maintaining strong ratings.

Priestley indicated he might have stayed on the show longer had he known it would end approximately a year and a half after his departure in season nine. 'Beverly Hills, 90210' concluded its ten-season run in May 2000. Garth supported Kelly's choice of Brandon for stability, while Priestley acknowledged Kelly's need for self-discovery.