Breaking news! This very minute we got word that Shake It Up season 3 is a go! Yay! So much excitement to look forward to with Bella Thorne, Zendaya, Roshon and Caroline Sunshine. The super bad news is one of our favorite characters, Gunther — played by Kenton Duty — will not be returning as a series regular. Oh, no! But don’t worry, he WILL be back as a guest star throughout the season. We just spoke with Kenton, and here’s what he exclusively told BOP and Tiger Beat:
“I have had a wonderful time the past two years playing such a wonderful character that I was able to bring to life in such a memorable way. I have learned so much on the set of Shake It Up, and I have made wonderful friends, who have turned into my second family. Lately, I have been given so many diverse opportunities that I decided it was time to explore these great new offers. To my fans of the show, I will see you again next year when Gunther pops in to say ‘Hello Bay-Beees’!”
The Disney Channel exclusively tells us about Kenton’s departure:
“As always in the creative process, story direction evolves and when it does, it can require that characters come and go and cast members’ status be adjusted accordingly. The producers are not replacing Kenton Duty as Gunther and are looking forward to developing new storylines for the character and Kenton’s great talent.”
Awww, we’re going to miss you, Kenton!
P.S. In October BOP, you’ll get the full, exclusive story from Kenton about this and what he’s got coming next. Keep an eye out when it goes onsale August 14.
Why did he leave
- Arlet on May 12 2013I miss gunther
- Arlet on May 12 2013He’s so stupid for leaving but I’m also glad he left because I didn’t like him in the show anyways
- Me on May 11 2013Good for him. He’s doing well for himself. He’s starting to appear in movies and he’s starting University. He was amazing on Shake It Up and was one of my favorite characters but to keep the story line fresh and the audience engaged characters will come and go. All the best to the talented Kenton Duty.
- KickTheCrystal on May 5 2013XXX
ooooooooommmmmmmmmmmmmgggggggggggggg omg can you believe kenton duty (gunter) is gone he was so funny especially when he says hello baby eeeeeeessssssssss i loved him he was the best and kenton if you are reading this i like you as an actor and i will miss you
- clover on May 3 2013I love u Kenton Duty ♥♥♥♥:’(
- kenton lover on April 30 2013I wish Gunther (kenton) was back on shake it up. he is a highlighted funny character on the show. not to mention he’s a little hot.
- Jordan on April 24 2013I think he should not do shake it up because he was nor funny at all
- meri on April 23 2013Why hasn’t Tinka showed any emotion since he’s gone?
- Tatyana on April 22 2013What is he doing since he’s not on “SHAKE IT UP”
- Tatyana on April 22 2013