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JamesG · 07-12-2010, 05:00 PM

Melina Kanakaredes Leaving "CSI: NY"
by Kim Potts
posted Jul 12th 2010

It's not exactly LeBron James bidding Cleveland adieu, but Deadline.com's report that Melina Kanakaredes is leaving "CSI: NY" after six seasons is another surprising bit of casting turmoil for CBS this summer.

"I made some amazing and lifelong friendships during my six seasons on 'CSI: NY,' and I will treasure them forever," Kanakaredes said via a statement.

EW.com reports that the actress may have been asked to take a pay cut, and when she refused, her role was axed altogether.

CBS' official comment:

"We hoped Melina would return to 'CSI: NY' for another season, but we respect her decision to move on. Her amazing talent and invaluable contribution to the success of the series are greatly appreciated and will not be forgotten.

She will forever remain a friend to the network and studio, and we wish her the very best."

http://www.tvsquad.com/2010/07/12/me...eaving-csi-ny/

catlover79 · 07-13-2010, 11:21 AM

Wow - I didn't see that one coming!!

Mr. Television · 07-13-2010, 11:49 AM

I remember her when she was on Guiding Light. She was one of my favorite people on the show. I loved her on Providence too. I never got into CSI:NY. Hopefully she'll go on to another show. She's always had star appeal.

catlover79 · 07-13-2010, 12:15 PM

I LOVED Providence and was so angry when it was cancelled. They had so many more stories to tell.

Plus, I love Melina because she's a hometown girl (actually - Akron). Unlike a certain athlete who will remain nameless, Melina is proud of her roots and often comes back to Akron as she still has relatives there. I wish her nothing but the best in her future endeavors!!!

JamesG · 07-13-2010, 05:11 PM

Sela Ward to Replace Melina Kanakaredes on "CSI: NY"
by Chris Harnick
posted Jul 13th 2010

Welcome back to primetime, Sela Ward!

Yes, after resurfacing on "House" for a handful of episodes, Ward has signed on the dotted line to replace departing series star Melina Kanakaredes in "CSI: NY", according to Ausiello Files.

CBS described her character as an empathetic and experienced investigator from Washington.

"We are delighted to have Sela joining 'CSI: NY,'" said "CSI: NY" executive producer Pam Veasey in a statement. "With the exciting stories planned for Season 7, she'll be a dynamic addition to the cast and the team."

"I am thrilled to be working with Gary Sinise and this terrific group of people," Ward, who will make her debut in the show's season 7 premiere this fall, said in a statement. "I'm a huge fan."

Ward is best known for her Emmy-winning performances on acclaimed dramas "Once and Again" and "Sisters".

In 2009 she appeared in the The Stepfather with Dylan Walsh and Penn Badgley.

http://www.tvsquad.com/2010/07/13/se...des-on-csi-ny/

07-12-2010, 05:00 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 56,966	Melina Kanakaredes To Leave "CSI: NY" Sela Ward Replaces *Melina Kanakaredes Leaving "CSI: NY"* by Kim Potts posted Jul 12th 2010 It's not exactly LeBron James bidding Cleveland adieu, but Deadline.com's report that Melina Kanakaredes is leaving "CSI: NY" after six seasons is another surprising bit of casting turmoil for CBS this summer. "I made some amazing and lifelong friendships during my six seasons on 'CSI: NY,' and I will treasure them forever," Kanakaredes said via a statement. EW.com reports that the actress may have been asked to take a pay cut, and when she refused, her role was axed altogether. CBS' official comment: "We hoped Melina would return to 'CSI: NY' for another season, but we respect her decision to move on. Her amazing talent and invaluable contribution to the success of the series are greatly appreciated and will not be forgotten. She will forever remain a friend to the network and studio, and we wish her the very best." http://www.tvsquad.com/2010/07/12/me...eaving-csi-ny/ Attached Images
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07-13-2010, 11:21 AM	#2
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376	Wow - I didn't see that one coming!!
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07-13-2010, 11:49 AM	#3
Mr. Television 22 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,125	I remember her when she was on Guiding Light. She was one of my favorite people on the show. I loved her on Providence too. I never got into CSI:NY. Hopefully she'll go on to another show. She's always had star appeal.
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07-13-2010, 05:11 PM	#5
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 56,966	*Sela Ward to Replace Melina Kanakaredes on "CSI: NY"* by Chris Harnick posted Jul 13th 2010 Welcome back to primetime, Sela Ward! Yes, after resurfacing on "House" for a handful of episodes, Ward has signed on the dotted line to replace departing series star Melina Kanakaredes in "CSI: NY", according to Ausiello Files. CBS described her character as an empathetic and experienced investigator from Washington. "We are delighted to have Sela joining 'CSI: NY,'" said "CSI: NY" executive producer Pam Veasey in a statement. "With the exciting stories planned for Season 7, she'll be a dynamic addition to the cast and the team." "I am thrilled to be working with Gary Sinise and this terrific group of people," Ward, who will make her debut in the show's season 7 premiere this fall, said in a statement. "I'm a huge fan." Ward is best known for her Emmy-winning performances on acclaimed dramas "Once and Again" and "Sisters". In 2009 she appeared in the The Stepfather with Dylan Walsh and Penn Badgley. http://www.tvsquad.com/2010/07/13/se...des-on-csi-ny/ Attached Images

07-13-2010, 12:15 PM	#4
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376	I LOVED Providence and was so angry when it was cancelled. They had so many more stories to tell. Plus, I love Melina because she's a hometown girl (actually - Akron). Unlike a certain athlete who will remain nameless, Melina is proud of her roots and often comes back to Akron as she still has relatives there. I wish her nothing but the best in her future endeavors!!!