In December 2007, it was announced that Singh was fired from the role, to be replaced by Budig. The producers of All My Children broke Singh's contract to bring back the original actress. This sparked a firestorm of controversy because of how Singh was treated and let go.
In December 2007, it was disclosed that Singh had been removed from his position, with Budig succeeding him. The producers of All My Children terminated Singh's contract to bring back the original actress. This sparked considerable debate over how Singh was handled and dismissed.