Melinda Kanakaredes Announces That She is Leaving CSI: NY
Melinda Kanakaredes, the actress who plays detective Stella Bonasera, recently announced that she is leaving CSI: NY. In a statement to Entertainment Tonight, she said, “I made some amazing and lifelong friendships during my six seasons on CSI: NY, and I will treasure them forever!” There appears to be no animosity between her and the network or studios as they also released a joint statement, saying, “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.”
I was very sad to read that Melinda Kanakaredes was leaving CSI.NY. It is one of my favorite programs and she really does contribute to the enjoyment of the shows. I understand that Sella Ward is replacing her, she will have to really produce to meet Melinda’s abilities. She WILL BE MISSED!!!
Stunned to hear Melina Karakaredes has left CSI….taped the latest series whilst away for 3 months. I’ve tried to warm to Sella Ward but she’s dreadful… Mac Taylor aka Gary Sinese is brilliant as usual what a shame Stella didn’t hook up with him!! NO DO NOT LIKE THE REPLACEMENT AT ALL…. will stick with the show though as thankfully the other main characters are still holding it all together especially, Flack, Danny and ‘Montanna’ (Lindsay) so please don’t change any more main characters. Good luck to Melina and hope she gets the mainstream parts she so rightly deserves.