‘BRADY’ PASS ON BASS
Lance: I was used
That’s not very Brady! Lance Bass claims his “Sunshine Day” got rained on by a real-estate agent who canceled his winning bid for the iconic “Brady Bunch” house.
The former NSYNC singer said Sunday that he was “feeling heartbroken” after his plan to purchase the Studio City, Calif., home went “Bye Bye Bye.”
“This was a dream come true for me and I spent the night celebrating amongst friends, family, and fans alike,” Bass wrote on Facebook and Twitter.
“The next day, due to ‘unforeseen circumstances’ the same agent informed us that there’s another Corporate Buyer (Hollywood studio) who wants the house at any cost.”
Bass, 39, called the situation “#ShadyAF,” saying he was told the sprawling, split-level ranch house was his after he made an offer that “was WAY over the asking price” of $1.885 million.
The property provided the exterior of the home where Mike and Carol Brady raised his three sons and her three daughters on “The Brady Bunch” from 1969 through 1974.
“How is this fair or legal??” Bass wrote. “I truly believe I was used to drive up the price of the home knowing very well that this corporation intended on making their offer and it’s not a good feeling.
“I feel used but most importantly I’m hurt and saddened by this highly questionable outcome.”
Bass even invoked middle Brady daughter Jan’s trademark wail of “Marcia Marcia Marcia!” but actress Maureen McCormick — who played eldest daughter Marcia — hasn’t yet responded.
Bass previously tweeted that his offer was accepted Thursday night, adding that he wanted to renovate the interior to match those seen on the show, which was actually shot on studio sets.
Beverly Hills real-estate agent Ernie Carswell, whose firm listed the home for sale last month, told the Los Angeles Times on Saturday that the survivors of homeowners Violet and George McAllister got eight offers to which they made counteroffers, leaving three potential buyers.
Real-estate giant Douglas Elliman, with which Carswell is affiliated, said that “tremendous interest in the house required a sealed, best and final bid,” adding the seller “decided to go to the highest, qualified bid.”