“It wouldve been so awkward.”
A sex scene between Sam and Mercedes?Amber Rileysaidhell to the no.
She added, It was written.
Chord Overstreet and Amber Riley on ‘Glee’.FOX Image Collection via Getty Images
I said, No.
But she wasnt interested in going down that road either.
I was just like, No, she said.
Im not doing it.
I dont ever tell you guys no.
I dont fight about anything…
But, this?!
It wouldve been so awkward and I feel like it wouldve read awkward.
I just didnt feel that way, she continued.
It had already been done.
Let her stick to her guns if thats what shes saying that she [wanted to do].
I mean, I grew up the church girl.
It just wouldnt happen.
Like, not at that age, you know what Im saying?
Not that easily, she said.
Mercedes and Sam had an on-and-off relationship that began in the series season 2 finale.
Listen to Riley discuss the rejected scene in the podcast above.
