Ferry Doedens Responds to 'GTST' Firing: Working Hard to Get Drug Problem Under Control

Ferry Doedens

Ferry Doedens was fired from Dutch soap opera Goede Tijden, Slechte Tijden (Good Times, Bad Times) last week, reportedly due to him causing production delays. The popular actor, who has played Lucas Sanders on the show since 2009, has now admitted he has a drug problem and is seeking help.

Below is a statement released by Doedens:

"In the previous period I haven't been able to function well because of a drugs problem. Right now I'm working hard to get my drugs problem and the behavior that comes with it under control. I had a major confrontation with myself and I'm very sad about that. I regret a lot of things and right now I'm trying to do everything I can so I will be able to look myself and the people around me in the eyes again. I hope people will let me have the time to get out of this situation in a good and positive way."

Doedens guest-starred on American soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful last fall when the show shot on location in Amsterdam.

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Ferry Doedens Fired From Dutch Soap 'Goede Tijden, Slechte Tijden'

Ferry Doedens

Ferry Doedens has been fired from popular Dutch soap opera Goede Tijden, Slechte Tijden (Good Times, Bad Times), by the show's production company, Endemol.

Ferry Doedens, who has played Lucas Sanders since 2009, will be off the air by Christmas.

According to RTL, Endemol let Doedens go because of his repeated failure to meet production agreements, disrupting taping of GTST repeatedly.

Marjolein Keuning, who plays Lucas' aunt Maxime Sanders, was shocked by the decision, telling RTL, "I tried to call him. He is a fantastic fellow. Always cheerful. He is truly a treasure. Has made ​​groundbreaking scenes. We will certainly miss him."

Doedens guest-starred on American soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful last fall when the show shot on location in Amsterdam.

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Friday, January 24 is going to be a special day in Meerdijk, the fictional town where Dutch soap GOEDE TIJDEN SLECHTE TIJDEN (GTST) is set. On that day Lucas Sanders (Ferry Doedens) and Menno Kuiper (Dave Mantel) will get married. It will be the first gay wedding on the show, but that is not the only reason why it's special.

The Backstreet Boys will perform their song "Show 'em (What You're Made Of)" at the wedding party.