Actress Robinne Lee may have what it takes to be the new ‘Val’. Her natural beauty, sweet personality, coco skin and cute little shape could make her perfect for those couture dresses next season. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
Gabrielle Union definitely has the ‘sexy’! While she may be a little too sassy for the role, many of VH1’s Single Ladies lovers feel she may be a good shoe filler for miss Val. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)
Meagan Good, aka the inspiration of “What ‘single lady’ will walk in Dash’s Lou Boutins?”, has been rumored to be VH1’s pick. While Good is definitely sexy, slim and may be a good fit for the wardrobe, many aren’t so sure that her one-track diva personality is sophisticated enough to play ‘Val’. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Getty Images for Bud Light)
Keisha Knight Pulliam “Rudy Huxtable”, the beautifully bloomed childhood star, has certainly grown up. Pulliam was first recognized as a ‘vixen’ by rap artists Chingy in his One Call Away video. Between that and her role on Tyler Perry’s House of Pain, her adorably spicy personality may be just what Single Ladies needs.
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Halle Berry is certainly the queen of beauty, one of the most desirable women and the epitome of elegance. There’s no doubt that she could not only play but make this role – hands down. But, some may agree that all of this mixed with her extensive experience may be a little too sophisticated and advanced for this VH1 scripted series.
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Nia Long’s confident, independent personality may be perfect to take on Val’s driven business women and future fashion mogul role. Not to mention her perfect petitite little figure and sensual charisma would be ideal for those ‘Val original’ designs. (Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)
Reagan Gomez originally hit the scene hard as 15-year-old Zaria on the American sitcom, The Parent ‘Hood, that aired on WB with Robert Townsend. She later gained a very different audience of admirers with her role in Trois 3. Her various roles as sensual and sweet make her a good runner up but she may be a little young to hang with LisaRaye.
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When the news hit about Stacey Dash’s departure from the show, the comments flooded in and people began to cast their votes. Jill Marie was repeatedly mentioned as a strong possibility. What do you think? (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)
Robin Givens is a strong woman with a natural sultry swagger. She would also be a good business/fashion mogul driven by determination.
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Essence Atkins has that ‘Clueless’, high-maintenance, rich, spoiled, whimsical personality that Stacey Dash possesses. Her role in the 2002 comedy series Half and Half proves this true, as Atkins’ character as Dee Dee had many of the same characteristics as Val in Single Ladies and Dionne in Clueless. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images For Entertainment Weekly)
VH1’s Single Ladies is the urban world’s Sex in the City and losing Stacey Dash is like replacing Sarah Jessica Parker as Carrie Bradshaw.
theGrio: The dish behind Stacey Dash ditching ‘Single Ladies’
Since episode 1, Queen Latifah’s scripted series with all of it’s fierce fashion and steamy story lines, was a Monday night favorite. ‘All the single ladies’ loved it, choosing which character they were of the group, while the men drooled, picking which single lady was their wife.
The show set in ‘Hotlanta’, the land of fashion, music and celebrities, followed the lives of three single and beautiful best friends with different philosophies on sex, money and relationships.
But more than the story line, it’s the leading ladies that drove the shows success. LisaRaye McCoy’s strong curves and personality brought the appropriate attitude to Keisha’s gold-digging character. And Stacey Dash’s grace, charm and sexiness was perfect for the hopelessly romantic character of ‘Val’.
The show had just the right balance of class and sass. And this is why the announcement made by the former Clueless actress stating that she has decided to leave the show, has left fans devastated. Some say they will probably never watch the show again. Others are wondering who will wear those cute little dresses next season?
It has been rumored that Meagan Good has been offered the role but many aren’t sure if she possesses the sweet, sophistication that the role entails. Who can walk in Dash’s Louboutins? Click on this slideshow to view our picks.
