We all know the story of how Chad Michael Murray allegedly cheated on his wife Sophia Bush numerous times and divorced her after 5 months of marriage. We also know how he’s now with, barely legal, Kenzie Dalton. So does it really surprise us that he is a reported “jealous diva” toward other male actors. Especially those who worked opposite Bush, even after their separation.

John Cates, who played “Rusty” on “One Tree Hill,” may have had his role ended on the series because of Murray. A friend of Cate’s said, “Chad told producers, ‘It’s no more John Cates or no more Chad Michael Murray,’ because he thought John and Sophia were flirting.” Another insider said, “Chad was a terror to work with. Writers kept plotting him and John against each other, and Chad took it seriously. He told everyone on set he couldn’t stand John, and finally producers wrote him off the show.”

A rep for Murray is denying the story, “This is inaccurate.” A studio source at Warner Bros. Television said, “Casting decisions are made by the studio, the network and producers. This guest star’s story line was wrapped up, and production moved on.” Cates could not be reached. Maybe he’s busy hanging out with Sophia…

Source: NY Post