April Scott as Daisy Duke for Dukes 2

James Joyner @ Gone Hollywood | Tuesday, June 6, 2006

Reports that Kristin Cavallari would play Daisy Duke in a direct-to-DVD prequel were apparently a head fake, with some other really hot chick I’ve never heard of, April Scott, cast instead.

JESSICA Simpson can breathe easier. Producers of the prequel to “The Dukes of Hazzard” decided against having Simpson back as a younger version of Daisy Duke. Instead, they were considering younger, equally blond Kristin Cavallari of “Laguna Beach.” But Simpson dislikes Cavallari because she hooked up with Simpson’s ex, Nick Lachey, several months ago. Critical comparisons would have been painful. But now Maxim model and “Deal or No Deal” showgirl April Scott has been cast in the role. Sadly for Scott, it’s a straight-to-DVD release.

Here’s a few April Scott photos for those who, like myself, had no clue who she was: