Behind Bela Padilla’s unexpected TV exit

HER removal from the primetime series "Blood vs. Duty" did not come as a pleasant surprise for Bela Padilla.Long before her exit from the series, Bela had reportedly been the subject of several blind items involving a cast member said to have become a headache for the production.Allegedly, the multi-hyphenate actress was less than accommodating toward a co-star who allegedly threw her weight around on set. To a certain extent, she was also said to have meddled in her co-stars' roles, even offering suggestions on how they should portray their characters, much to the director's consternation.It was likewise reported that Bela and Barbie Imperial had yet to resolve an issue. As far as members of the staff and crew were concerned, Bela was allegedly at fault.Adding to the controversy were claims that Bela had influenced the casting of her uncle, Sen. Robin Padilla, in the Richard Gutierrez-led series.