Marcus Patrick, the soap star who pitched tent for the cover of the September Playgirl, has actually been relieved of his Days of Our Lives duties. (It came to light several weeks ago, but we're clearly trailing behind the naked Patrick wagon.) The show claims they made the decision before the spread came out, but it's been rumored NBC ordered the axing. Perhaps they didn't realize that by posing for the magazine, the actor joined the illustrious ranks of former celebrity centerfolds Christopher Atkins, Scott Bakula, and Lyle Waggoner. [bgay.com]