With “Pieces of Me” singer Ashlee Simpson‘s recent abrupt ouster from Melrose Place, it’s as good as time as any to ask: Do singers really have any business trying to cross over to acting?

Idolator has compiled a list of five disastrous singing-to-acting crossovers, from the 1997 Spice Girls vehicle Spice World to Lance Bass‘ unfortunate On the Line.

Head on over and check out their picks. And don’t be shy about letting us know in the comments section: Do you agree or disagree with their choices?

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