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Why Young Sheldon's Paige Swanson Doesn't Show Up In The Big Bang Theory

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Insider scoop on why Sheldon's childhood friend Paige never made it to the Big Bang Theory universe
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  • According to showrunners, Paige's absence was a creative decision to keep the focus on Sheldon's core family in the prequel series
  • Young Sheldon actress Samantha Sloy has revealed that while Paige was a integral part of Sheldon's life, the writers felt her character wouldn't have added much to the original show's narrative
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