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Laura Bruce Says ‘Downsized’ Won’t Return For Third Season

Dec06
2011 50 Comments Written by The Ashley

"So long, faithful viewers!"

Say it ain’t so! The Ashley just got word that WeTV has not picked up Downsized for a third season. One of the stars of the show, Laura Bruce, informed The Ashley of this yesterday.

Laura also posted the following message on the family’s official Facebook fanpage:

“Downsized just got official word that WEtv has decided to discontinue our show. Thank you so much for your support and we wish you all the very best! Blessings always.”

The Ashley is sad to see the show go. It was a very real portrayal of a very real (and very large!) family. She will miss seeing the Bruce family on her TV.

Since we were left in somewhat of a cliff hanger last season, The Ashley will try to tell you what ended up happening. Rex did not end up moving away (he had contemplated moving to a relative’s house in another state to have a better chance at getting a college scholarship). READ MORE »

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‘Downsized’ Viewers Want to Know: Who is Todd Bruce’s Ex-Wife?

Aug31
2011 4 Comments Written by The Ashley

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Who were they married to before?

The Ashley has been fielding a ton of questions regarding the former spouses of Todd and Laura Bruce since the premiere of the second season of Downsized on Tuesday. Why people care  who the Bruces were married to before each other, The Ashley has no clue, but she has to give the people what they want.

The Ashley has already given you a little info on Laura Bruce’s ex-husband (and father to her five children). You can read about him here.

So who is Todd Bruce’s ex-wife? READ MORE »

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‘Downsized’ Star Laura Bruce Clears Up Misconceptions About Her Family

Aug20
2011 16 Comments Written by The Ashley

Expect the unexpected for Season 2, Laura told The Ashley.

The Ashley sat down with Laura Bruce, star of WE TV’s hit show Downsized to talk about show’s second season (which premiered Tuesday night), and discuss how she and her family have dealt with the criticism that has come their way because of the show.


The Ashley:  How did your family get chosen to be on the TV show?

Laura Bruce: One day our entire family was in the van and Bailey [Laura’s daughter] kept saying that we should have a reality show because our family is so entertaining. I dismissed her comments as a joke but when we got home she and some of the other kids got on the Internet and looked at some casting calls on a reality website. She asked if she could submit an application and a photo and I agreed, since I figured we would never hear from anyone. Three days later, Pie Town Productions called us and the rest is history…

The Ashley: How have your friends and families reacted to seeing you on the show?

Laura Bruce: My dad really struggles to watch the show because he doesn’t like to see us suffer. His wife, my stepmom, Ann, screens each episode and warns him so he can be ready. Our friends and family have been ultra-supportive. We couldn’t have done it without them.

The Ashley: How have you dealt with the criticism you’ve gotten from the media and from strangers because of the show? READ MORE »

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