Simpson-Wentz, Egglesfield out at 'Melrose Place'

FILE - In this Sept. 20, 2009 file photo, Colin Egglesfield attends the Entertainment Tonight Emmy Party sponsored by People magazine in Los Angeles. [Agencies]

LOS ANGELES – Ashlee Simpson-Wentz and Colin Egglesfield are moving out of "Melrose Place."

Their characters will make a final appearance on the CW drama in January, the network said Thursday.

Heather Locklear, who starred as Amanda in the 1990s "Melrose Place," is joining the new edition starting with the Nov. 17 episode.

Simpson-Wentz's Violet and Egglesfield's Auggie have been part of the murder mystery involving Sydney (Laura Leighton), whose death kicked off the season and who's been seen in flashbacks. Original cast member Thomas Calabro also co-stars.