Surprising Stories from the Set of The Facts of Life

During the final season of The Facts of Life, producers planned a storyline in which one of the girls would lose her virginity. Blair was initially chosen for the plot, fitting the show’s idea of a big, end-of-series moment.

Lisa Whelchel strongly objected. She explained that the storyline conflicted with her Christian beliefs and that she didn’t want Blair portrayed as an improper role model for young viewers. The producers ultimately backed off, respecting Whelchel’s stance and altering the show’s plans for that storyline.