Ashlee Simpson was kicked off Melrose Place because of her diva behaviour- it’s been claimed.

The popstar/ actress’s character was axed last month with producers claiming it was simply due to storylines in the show.

But a source told Fox News: “Ashlee was kicked off Melrose Place because she was a total diva on set, late all the time, and deeply disliked by fellow cast members.

Earlier this week Ashley’s big sister Jess’ hit out at the show writing on Twitter: “Who writes this crap? I have had bad scripts to work with, but this?

“Thank God my sister is amazing and got you some press.”