 Nobles explained that while he was sad to see Schmidt go, he was "thrilled" with the casting news and explained the storyline potential that the recast provided.The casting news did not come as a shock due to the recently hired executive producer and head-writer, Jill Farren Phelps and Josh Griffith working on the primetime teen soap, "Hollywood Heights" which Adamson also appeared on.The news led to speculation that Adamson would be followed by several more "Hollywood Heights" alumni.