Michael Cassidy Is Leaving The CW's "Privileged"

Fans of The CW show "Privileged" will be sad to learn that the sexual tension between Megan and Charlie will soon end. The tension won't end due to another love, but to the fact that Charlie, and the actor who portrays him, will be leaving the show.

Celebrity News Service has learned that Michael Cassidy, who plays Megan's longtime friend Charlie, will be going back to college on "Privileged's" 15th episode. The show will return with its final six episodes beginning Tuesday, January 6.

While fans are sad to see Cassidy go, many aren't surprised. "He really wasn't used well on the show," one fan told Celebrity News Service. "I was really hoping that Charlie and Megan would get together, so I am really disappointed."

Word is that the casting decision was due in part to Cassidy's small part and to budgetary reasons. Apparently there is room in the budget for another beau for Megan, not just rich boy Will but another new love interest. Those guys should keep Megan busy until Charlie returns from college.

"Privileged" returns on Tuesday, January 6 on The CW.