iCarly reboot – Sam’s absence explained: Why is Carly’s best friend not in new show?
AFTER nearly a decade-long break, iCarly is back for a reboot on Paramount+.
But many fans were probably surprised to see that Sam Puckett (Jennette McCurdy), Carly's loyal best friend, is not part to make a comeback.
"I quit a few years ago because I initially didn't want to do it", she said, admitting she only accepted to take part to financially support her family.
"My family didn't have a lot of money, and this was the way out, which I actually think was helpful in driving me to some degree of success."
It featured a scene between Carly and Freddie, respectively portrayed by Miranda Cosgrove and Nathan Kress, explaining why their friend was not a part of their reunion.
According to them, Sam simply ran off with a biker gang called The Obliterators to follow her dreams.
"I just want to make things again", says Carly. To which Freddie responds : "You don’t need a partner to do that."
Prompting Carly to reply : "I don’t need a partner, I need Sam. But she’s off following her bliss with that biker gang."
Freddie then says : "I hope she's OK." Leading to Carly to slip in a reply which perfectly sums up her sassy best friend's strong character.
"It’s Sam. I hope they’re OK. I just wish she was here so we could do iCarly again."