The Oval’s Actor Playing Gayle Discusses Absence from Tyler Perry’s Show

Paige Hurd, known for her role as Gayle Franklin on The Oval, recently spoke about the possibility of reprising her character after departing from the popular Tyler Perry-produced series. Launched in October 2019, The Oval is a political drama on BET that dives into the lives of the Franklin family, led by Hunter Franklin, the fictional U.S. President. The show spotlights the complexities of power dynamics and the relationships among those who serve them. Alongside Hurd, the main cast features notable actors such as Kron Moore and Daniel Croix Henderson.

In a recent chat with TV Insider while promoting her new film, Girl in the Garage: The Laura Cowan Story, Hurd reflected on her acting journey and addressed the enduring interest surrounding her character’s fate in The Oval. She expressed her openness to returning to the series, stating, “I wouldn’t be opposed to coming back” , as fans are eager to know what happened to Gayle Franklin. She elaborated further in her response:

You know what? I wouldn’t be opposed to coming back to the show. I think it would be cool for the fans to see her at least one more time. Just to kind of figure out where this president’s daughter disappeared to. Yeah, I think it would be pretty cool to come back and give the fans the answers they’ve been looking for all these years.

What Happened to Gayle on The Oval?

She Was Seemingly Sent Away in Season 2

The first family smiling in Tyler Perry's The Oval

Gayle Franklin’s last appearance on The Oval occurred during Season 2, where her parents, Hunter and Victoria, resorted to sending her and her brother Jason away for discipline. This move involved placing them under the care of Victoria’s parents, which included questionable methods of punishment. The final scenes featuring Gayle show her on a private jet alongside Jason and their grandmother, after a chaotic episode that leads Jason to make an emergency landing. Although Gayle may have reached her destination, she has not made another appearance since.

In Season 1, Hurd held a main cast role, whereas in Season 2, she transitioned to a guest appearance. The series has exhibited a peculiar approach to Gayle’s absence, with characters inquiring about her whereabouts. Recently, however, Hunter Franklin’s comments suggest he is aware of her current situation, indicating that she might be living privately away from the limelight, a common scenario for political families as they mature. This development seems unusual given the dramatic landscape of The Oval.

Our Take on Paige Hurd’s Potential Return as Gayle

It’d Be a Great Twist

Gayle (Paige Hurd) in an argument on The Oval

As The Oval gears up for its sixth season, which premiered on January 7, there’s potential for a dramatic return. If Tyler Perry aims to inject some thrilling chaos into the storyline, bringing Gayle back could provide an exciting twist that resonates with long-time viewers and connects to previous plotlines and family dynamics. The prospect of a more seasoned Gayle potentially clashing with Victoria promises to be an engaging storyline.

The Oval airs every Tuesday at 9 PM ET on BET and BET+, continuing its captivating exploration of power and family drama.

Source: TV Insider

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