Soap star Marcus Patrick was recently fired from his role as Jett Carver on the popular daytime drama Days of Our Lives and rumors has it the decision to ax the star came after he posed nude for the September issue of softcore magazine Playgirl.

While High School Musical star Vanessa Hudgens actually got a pay raise after her nude photo scandal, the British born soap hunk was apparently not so lucky. Producers on Days insist the decision was made to fire the character long before Marcus' nude photos hit the newsstand, but some insiders claim NBC executives were less than happy with Patrick showing his stuff in the magazine.

This marks the second time that Patrick has been axed by a soap. He joined All My Children as Jamal Cudahy in June 2006, but asked to be released just three months later.

Marcus Patrick has also appeared in the indie gay flick Dirty Laundry.

Last update: 11-16-2007 13:07

Posted by Danny, on 11-16-2007 14:32, 1. That Sucks I'm sure he just brought more PR to the show.   » Report this comment to administrator Posted by Mack, on 12-10-2007 03:44, 2. Marcus Patrick It's a shame that Days fired you over his photo shoot. The soap opera industry is fading fast anyway. Best of luck Mr. Patrick   » Report this comment to administrator Posted by TERRELL, on 01-19-2008 23:57, 3. Days F----ED Up!!!! It's a real shame that Days fired Marcus Patrick over nude Playgirl pics & dancing in gay bars. What somebody does outside there job is there business not the show or producers that they work for. It's Days loss Marcus was a true talent and fresh face I wish him all the luck with his further fencures!!!   » Report this comment to administrator Posted by samuel woods, on 01-21-2009 17:40, 4. mad fan marcus that so unfair and wrong everybody knows  sex is all most soaps are about they are cowards  to be theselves   » Report this comment to administrator