RadarOnline claims Richie was fired from Bon Jovi because he refused to go to rehab

"Richie Sambora is gone from Bon Jovi, but not in a blaze of glory, as his substance abuse issues led to Jon Bon Jovi issuing a “rehab or the road” ultimatum that left him on the outside looking in.
As we previously reported, Richie and Jon have had a stormy relationship in recent times, with allegations of substance abuse and personality clashes.
Jon “has no intention of taking him back without Richie attending a serious rehab program,” an insider close to the band tells RadarOnline.com.
“Six weeks ago, he and Richie had a two-hour call to patch things up, but when Jon made it clear that he would not take him back before he went into rehab, it was a deal-breaker.
“Richie had his heart set on being back for the tour dates in New Jersey — the talk did not end well.”
The insider said that Sambora’s inner circle is “very concerned that he continues to drink in excess, despite doctor’s warnings about possible severe — and life threatening — liver damage.”
Sambora’s friends are urging him to move “away from the Hollywood scene” and “back to the East Coast” to help care for his aging mother, the source said.
The band’s manager has confirmed the guitarist’s departure, saying that “there were a lot of well-documented problems, so this was the best decision for now.”
He did not make a number of appearances on the current Because We Can tour.
The lothario musician has been in the past for 30 years, and famously been in high-profile relationships with Cher, Heather Locklear and Denise Richards."

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 There are a few problems with this story however: Bon Jovi's manager never made a statement. Also, it's very unlikely Richie's friends would  advise him to move away from his daughter Ava.