One Tree Hill star Sophia Bush delves into her experiences on the teen show’s set, stating she and her co-stars were controlled and manipulated. First airing on The WB, then The CW when the network rebranded, One Tree Hill stands as one of the most popular teen shows of all time. The series primarily focused on the rivalry between siblings Lucas (Chad Michael Murray) and Nathan Scott (James Lafferty) as they competed for glory on their school’s basketball team. Also starring Bush, Hilarie Burton, and Bethany Joy Lenz, One Tree Hill ran for 9 seasons and remains best remembered for its romantic relationships and tackling of complex topics.
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Though the show is still considered a major part of the YA TV genre, recent years have proven the set of One Tree Hill wasn’t always a positive space. In 2017, series wrier Audrey Wauchope came forward with allegations of sexual harassment against One Tree Hill creator Mark Schwahn. Cast members including Bush, Burton, and Lenz soon penned an open letter supporting Wauchope and condemning Schwahn for his actions during the show’s run. Schwahn was also accused of the same behavior on the set of E!’s The Royals, which ultimately resulted in his firing.
Bush, who played popular cheerleader Brooke Davis throughout the entire show’s run, recently appeared on the Chicks in the…
