Nicollette’s rep has finally spoken about the lawsuit the actress filled against ABC and Marc Cherry.

Nicollette Sheridan won’t be surprised if ABC and “Desperate Housewives” creator Marc Cherry team up to paint her as a difficult diva who is making up claims she was physically abused by Cherry.

TMZ broke the story Nicollette is suing ABC and Cherry for more than $20 mil, claiming Cherry actually struck her in the face in anger, ultimately firing her.

Nicollette’s rep tells TMZ the actress was “a model employee” and Cherry’s behavior toward her was “abusive and appalling.”

The rep says Nicollette asked ABC for “help and protection” from ABC, to no avail, adding she did not want to file suit but felt “compelled” to do it to stand up for her rights.

The rep says, “It will not be a surprise if ABC and Mr. Cherry try to depict Nicollette to be something other than a team player and long-standing industry professional.”

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And this is the full statement released by Nicollette’s attorney.

“Nicollette worked very hard on the show and was a model employee. Mr. Cherry’s behavior towards Nicollette was and is nothing short of abusive and appalling. The lawsuit is not something Nicollette wanted to do; it’s something she felt compelled to do. Nicollette asked ABC for help and protection from Mr. Cherry’s abusive behavior, and ultimately, ABC was not willing or able to provide that protection. Sometimes the only way that a safe and normal work environment can be created is when a hard-working person like Nicollette stands up for herself and her rights, and in doing so helps protect others who have had to work in a hostile environment.

We expect the case to be hard fought, and it will not be a surprise if ABC and Mr. Cherry try to depict Nicollette to be something other than a team player and long-standing industry professional. She put her heart and soul into the role of the Edie character, a character that she truly enjoyed playing.”

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It’s a lawsuit worthy of a juicy Desperate Housewives storyline.

Nicollette Sheridan alleges the show’s creator hit her in the face on the set and that she was then fired in retaliation for complaining about him, “resulting in her losing millions in future earnings,” says the suit filed Monday in Los Angeles Superior Court.

Sheridan, whose character was killed off the show last year, is suing for $20 million, alleging assault and battery, gender violence and wrongful termination. She claims series creator Marc Cherry created a hostile work environment, “behaving in an extremely abusive and aggressive manner.”

Sheridan, a Golden Globe nominee who played sexy Realtor Edie Britt, claims that Cherry directed his abuse at other cast and crew members, even at star Teri Hatcher after she went above his head to ABC executives.

“I hope Teri Hatcher gets hit by a car and dies,” Cherry told Sheridan, according to the lawsuit.

Without Merit

ABC Studios says in a statement: “While we have yet to see the actual complaint, we investigated similar claims made by Ms. Sheridan last year and found them to be without merit.”

Sheridan, whose contract called for her to earn $175,000 an episode going up to $250,000 in later years, claimed that in the summer of 2008 she tried to meet privately with Cherry “in an effort to discuss his negative demeanor toward her and to discuss whether he had a problem with her work,” the lawsuit says.

Cherry told her he didn’t have a problem with her and apologized, only to lash out at her again, behaving in a “rude and degrading manner,” leading up to a clash on the set during a Sept. 24, 2008, rehearsal, the lawsuit claims.

“When Sheridan questioned Cherry about something that was in the script, Cherry took her aside and forcefully hit her with his hand across her face and head,” the lawsuit says.

Begging Forgiveness

A humiliated Sheridan yelled back, “You just hit me in the head. That is not okay. THAT IS NOT OKAY!” according to the lawsuit.

Cherry went to her trailer to “beg forgiveness,” the lawsuit says, but after Sheridan reported him to ABC, his behavior allegedly worsened. She was informed in February 2009 that her character was being written off the show and she was being fired, according to the lawsuit.

“The decision to kill off Sheridan’s character demonstrates that Cherry and ABC intended to and did retaliate against Sheridan for her complaints about Cherry,” the lawsuit says. The lawsuit notes that although some of the male characters were killed off the show, “none of the female characters had ever before been killed off or written out of the show.”

The lawsuit was first reported by TMZ.

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This is not a rumor, the lawsuit has been actually filled and can be seen here. I think it’s basically official Nicollette won’t ever be back on the show.

I didn’t think this would happen, but it seems Nicollette will appear in one of Desperate Housewives final episodes of the season.

While she waits to know if her pilot for CBS has been picked or not, Nicollette will pay a visit to her former co-stars.

It has been reported Travers will be back on Wisteria Lane and, while it’s not set in stone, there are plans for some flashback scenes between mother and son.

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Jackie Collins has teamed with Amber Entertaiment for a feature version of Collins’ “Vendetta: Lucky’s Revenge”. Lucky has been feature in six Collins’ novels and two NBC mini series and was portrayed by Nicollette in Lucky Chances (1990) and Kim Delaney in Lady Boss (1992). Will she reprise her role of the headstrong daughter of Gino Santangelo?

‘Lucky’s Revenge’ , based on book, heads to film adaptation.

Jackie Collins and Amber Entertainment partners Ileen Maisel and Mark Ordesky are teaming for a feature version of Collins’ Lucky Santangelo character in “Vendetta — Lucky’s Revenge.”

The Lucky character, daughter of Gino Santangelo and Maria Grazione, has been featured in six Collins novels, which have collectively sold more than 30 million copies. She’s also been the basis for two NBC miniseries, “Lady Boss” and “Lucky Chances.”

Collins and Amber Entertainment will produce. Barry Krost will executive produce.

Logline for “Lucky’s Revenge” is being kept under wraps. Story will focus on themes of power, passion and deadly revenge.

“She’s a real kick-ass heroine,” Collins said.

Collins and Amber have already partnered on direct-to-DVD romantic thriller “Paris Connections,” which recently completed production in Paris and is premiering in the United Kingdom this summer (Daily Variety, Jan. 22).

Ordesky, a former New Line and Fine Line exec, who produced the “Lord of the Rings” franchise and pics like “Shine,” formed Amber last year with former New Line staffers Maisel and Jane Fleming, as well as documentary and TV producer Lawrence Elman.

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We get some more news about the pilot. It’s not Nicollette related but I’m trying to put together all the information available about the show.

Jason Mantzoukas (“I Hate Valentine’s Day“) and Matt Walsh (“Players“) have each landed roles on the comedy presentation, about a dad (Paul Kaye) who re-enters the life of his now-famous daughter. Details about their characters however weren’t specified. Nicollette Sheridan and Wayne Knight also star in the half-hour, which comes from writer Ant Hines and director Larry Charles. Sony Pictures Television-based Tantamount is producing.

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Zap2it announces Wayne Knight, known for his roles on Seinfield and Jurassic Park, has joined the cast of Nicollette’s new project.

CBS’ Ant Hines/Larry Charles comedy is saying “Hello, Newman” to Knight (“Seinfeld“), who’s joining Nicollette Sheridan in a show about a father who re-enters the life of his famous daughter.

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The news we all were waiting for! Now we need to pray for the pilot to be picked up.

Former “Desperate Housewives” star Nicollette Sheridan is set as the lead in a CBS comedy pilot headlined by Ant Hines, a longtime collaborator of Sacha Baron Cohen.

Hines’ semi-scripted presentation, directed by Larry Charles (“Borat“), stars English actor Paul Kaye as a British lowlife moving to L.A. to reconnect with his daughter, a precocious teen superstar.

Returning to her Blighty roots, British born-and-raised Sheridan will play the girl’s outrageous stage mother and the deadbeat dad’s long-lost love.

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The article also talks about Neal getting a part on a new ABC series. Congratulations to the latest Mr. Britt

I don’t know how accurate this news is, because the original source is The National Enquirer and we all know how reliable it is. Sounds likely because I know she would be 24/7 riding a horse if she could and these things happen. In case this is true, I want to express my concern for her well being and wish her a fast recovery.

Nicollette Sheridan reportedly needed emergency medical treatment after a horse riding accident because she wasn’t wearing a protective riding hat.
Nicollette Sheridan was rushed to hospital after a horse riding accident.

The ‘Desperate Housewives’ actress reportedly needed emergency medical treatment for a head wound after she was “bucked off” her horse while not wearing a riding helmet.

According to National Enquirer writer Mike Walker: “Nicolette galloped bareback near her San Fernando Valley estate in pouring rain – and suddenly got bucked off by her not-so-gallant steed, slamming head-first into the top rail of a fence. Instantly knocked silly because she wasn’t wearing a riding helmet… and barely able to move as she lay in thick mud about 100 feet from her stable.”

However, the 46-year-old star was soon found by her boyfriend, businessman Steve Pate – who rushed her to their nearest medical centre.

The magazine added: “Steve was shocked to discover Nicollette bleeding from a nasty head wound. Picking her up, he ran to his car and rushed her to hospital. After tests for possible internal injuries, docs stapled up the gash and sent Nicolette home.”

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EDIT: I have had the chance to read the original article, but I decided not to put it here. In my opinion, it’s quite disrespectful, and considering what we’re talking about, even more. I think you can not like someone and still show some respect. It pretty much says the same that what’s stated avobe but with some nasty comments along the article.

EDIT 2: I found another article and the only different thing the said was

Representatives for Sheridan have yet to respond to WENN’s request for a comment.

I guess they would have said something if this was true? I’ll keep you updated.

End of the year means time for list recapping the year. Now it’s turn for SheKnows Entertaiment and its list with the 10 best TV moments of 2009. Edie’s death made it.

10. Desperate Housewives
As the snarky, unabashed, outspoken housewife, one may go so far to say they saw Edie Britt’s exit a long time coming. As she was dazed and unaware in the driving scene, she loses her life via an electric shock and falls to the ground.  Nicollette Sheridan was quoted several months ago saying that she was done with the character and ready for new projects. “I’m on to the next project and done with this show.”

09. Grey’s Anatomy
08. Glee
07. Nurse Jackie
06. Big Love
05. David Letterman’s admission of affair
04. MTV VMA’s
03. Balloon Boy Hoax
02. Michael Jackson’s Memorial
01. President Barack Obama’s Inauguration

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There seem to be a rumor around that Nicollette was the last minute replacement for Emma Thompson’s character on the Harry Potter saga: Sybill Trelawney.

Even if there’s no official confirmation on this, Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows is already on post-production so we would have heard something of her days on the set. And I’ve been told the character was written out of the movie when Emma dropped the project to do the Nanny McPhee sequel.

So far, no Nicollette on the big screen and no Nicollette using her beautiful British accent.

Picture credit: Harry Potter @ UGO