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Beverly Hills 90210: 10 Most Hated Supporting Characters

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Scott Scanlon

Truth be told, there is a lot to like about Scott Scanlon until his sad self-inflicted demise in front of David's face. However, as an awkward and bullied nerd, if by no one other than his mean classmates, he is one of the most hated characters on the show.

Before accidentally shooting himself with his father's gun, Scott wanted nothing more than for David to like him. He's annoying, goofy, and constantly pestering. Despite being a good friend, Scott is hard to root for.

Tony Marchette

Remember the subplot that includes Dylan's dad, Jack McKay, getting entangled with a ruthless gangster named Tony Marchette? Yeah, that dude sucked!

Marchette conducted a plot to plant a car-bomb under Jack McKay's vehicle. When Dylan catches wind of this, he tracks down Marchette, only to inadvertently fall in love with Marchette's daughter, Antonia. In a Greek-like tragedy, Marchette attempts to kill Dylan to rid him of his daughter but ends up killing Antonia instead.

Jesse Vasquez

In the early-going, Andrea Martin's mature domestic partner Jesse Vasquez seemed to be her perfect match. However, as time went on, Jesse proved to be one of the most loathsome characters of all.

After the honeymoon phase of the relationship fizzles, Jesse and Andrea do nothing but argue over how to raise their baby, Hannah. Their relationship hits the rocks until Dylan intervenes and suggests they begin communicating better. Even so, by season 8, Andrea reveals she and Jesse are divorcing.

Ray Pruitt

Judging by the six-episode meta-reunion of 90210 in 2019, Ray Pruitt's abusive treatment of Donna has never been forgotten about.

Ray Pruitt was the emotionally unstable musician boyfriend of Donna following her time dating David. Coming from the wrong side of the tracks, Ray was already insecure about hobnobbing with the rich kids. But when he cheats on Donna with Valerie and begins obsessively stalking Donna when she begins dating a college quarterback, Ray shows his true colors.

Lucinda Nicholson

While Brandon certainly loved his time gallivanting with his college professor, Lucinda Nicholson, her conniving character is downright detested by almost everyone else.

As a domineering and cutthroat personality, Lucinda chronically cheats on her spouse, Professor Corey Randall. When Brandon finds out about her marriage, he ends their trysts. But when Lucinda gets divorced, they begin dating in earnest. But Lucinda can't keep her eyes off of Dylan, prompting Brandon to do the right thing and end their relationship.

Jackie Taylor

If Kelly Taylor is considered a bristly ice-queen, she has no one to blame but her mother Jackie. Sheesh!

Stuck up and conceited as can be, Jackie used to be a model. Therefore, she acts spoiled and entitled, barking demands and berating anyone who dares to glance at her sideways. Her volatile behavior stems from chronic drug and alcohol abuse, which prompts her to attend rehab. Still, Jackie's wicked ways lead to Kelly's own battle with addiction. What are mothers for?

Matt Durning

Some people may have liked the good-mannered nature of Matt Durning, the upstanding lawyer who nearly married Kelly Taylor. Not us, as he drove a direct wedge between Kelly and Brandon, the two lovebirds who are meant to be together.

Of course, when Matt drops acid and ends up cheating on Kelly with another girl, the hatred increases. Kelly eventually confesses her love of Dylan, prompting her time with Matt to end. Oh, there's one other thing. Matt was married the entire time to a woman in NY named Lauren!

Valerie Malone

It's hard not to love Tiffany Amber-Thiessen, but her role as the mischievous, feather-ruffling vixen Valerie Malone is anything but lovable.

Truth be told, Valerie is a conniving backstabber who cannot be trusted. The old family friend of the Walshes movies to Beverly Hills and lives in Brenda's bedroom while she's away in England. As a result of being sexually assaulted as a young girl, Valerie has formed a protective shell around herself. She puts on a goody-two-shoes facade in public but is secretly a conning schemer.

Colin Robbins

Straight up, when you get the queen of 90210, Kelly Taylor, addicted to cocaine, you better be among the most hated side characters of all!

Indeed, the hot New York artist comes to L.A. and immediately hits it off with Kelly. We should have known Colin was trouble when he mentions his friendship to Valerie. After hitting rock bottom with a cocaine addiction that takes Kelly down with him, their relationship ends on bad terms. Colin then goes on to date Valerie, using her assets as collateral to jump a jail bond. Thankfully Brandon and Steve track Colin down and send him back to the hoosgow!

Gina Kincaid

Brought to L.A. as an ice-skating cousin of Donna Martin (supposedly), Gina instantly makes enemies in Beverly Hills. The series regulars give Steve trouble for spending too

[–] WickedStorm (405) 4 years ago

Marchette conducted a plot to plant a car-bomb under Jack McKay's vehicle.

Except that we find out later Jack is alive. Tony never killed him.

After the honeymoon phase of the relationship fizzles, Jesse and Andrea do nothing but argue over how to raise their baby, Hannah.

This happened because AHHHdnrea thought it should be all about her and what she wanted. She felt that she should make all the decisions and he should have no say.

Coming from the wrong side of the tracks, Ray was already insecure about hobnobbing with the rich kids.

They had an attitude about him from the start. Remember when they all automatically assumed it was him stealing their stuff? Nothing had disappeared until Val's friend showed up, but since she seemed to be "in their league", not one person suspected her. They just assumed it must be the working class guy. (Of course we found out it was Val's scheme, but stil. He was the one they suspected automatically.)

Straight up, when you get the queen of 90210, Kelly Taylor, addicted to cocaine, you better be among the most hated side characters of all!

Kelly got herself addicted. She was alone when she rolled up the check and made the decision to snort the coke. She could have just flushed it.

Brought to L.A. as an ice-skating cousin of Donna Martin (supposedly), Gina instantly makes enemies in Beverly Hills.

What I couldn't stand was how pathetic she was. Dylan made it clear he didn't care about her, and yet she stayed with him. She had a chance to be with David, who actually did care for her. But she chose to go back to Dylan and be his doormat. The only time I felt a little bad for her was when we found out Donna's father was her father, and he just let her live a miserable life.

[–] WickedStorm (405) 4 years ago

I will add I could not stand the others either.

But I'd also add Emily Valentine. She was weird even when she was not a psycho.
And judgemental Claire.

Truthfully, i think almost all of them had their unlikable moments, though some a lot more than others.

Like Brenda trying to say her friends were "no different" and /or "no more spoiled" than other kids.

Yeah, Brenda. Kids all over the US never work a day through high school. And drive Corvettes, BMWs, Porches, etc. And buy $300 jeans on a regular basis. And live in a three-bedroom apartment on the beach while in college, paid for my mommy and daddy. Take 6-week summer trips to France. And have trust funds.

[–] pioneergrrrl (2388) 4 years ago

Claire was such a stupid character--sorry but a school of that size (which was supposed to be public btw) would not have a chancellor's teen daughter able to harass college students and convincingly terrorize them.

Brandon never would have been pressured into chapperoning her party. He could have yes just walked away called campus police. He is an adult!Brandon could have filed a suit with the school and then the Department of Education. Arnold could have been removed re failing to ensure a safe environment for the students who were paying for CU. Not impressed at all. It wasn't 'spicy' it was illegal actually. And it shows how little experience the then writers had with college. People who she was harassing certainly would not later invite her into their social circle

Emily was only brought onto the series (originally) because Christine Elise was then dating Jason Priestly. I am not sure re the later episodes....or if they were just then really good friends. Obviously they did not remain together. She looks good as a brunette.

[–] pioneergrrrl (2388) 4 years ago

I'm sure Corey cheated on Lucinda too. He seemed the much more 'angry' type.

I liked Lucinda. Too common to show 'feminist' as ugly and unattractive. Glad they at least escaped that. Shame they made her jump on anything that moves. Had they thought about it she could have been a good permanent addition to the cast re 'woman's knowledge empowerment. IF Joe E Tata had to leave/get changed out....they should have added her.

Also liked the 'gay frat president' Thought Steve handled that well. But then they dropped Mike Ryan as a character too.

Donna and D'Shawn would have been a good couple....liked him better than whinny little boy David. Kick Brian Austin Green off and bring him on. he is from TX like her parents who now moved there.....would have rather seen the two of them together.