Penelope and J.J. aren’t leaving Criminal Minds anytime soon. Deadline reports Kirsten Vangsness and AJ Cook have just signed a new deal for season 13 of the CBS TV show.
Earlier, we reported that the long-time cast members were locked in negotiations for the upcoming season because they were seeking salary parity with their male co-stars, Joe Mantegna and Matthew Gray Gubler. Vangsness and Cook also sought parity in 2013 after being paid less than half of what their male co-stars earned. They eventually earned a raise but did not achieve equal pay with Mantegna, Gubler, and then cast member Shemar Moore.
Now, it looks like Vangsness and Cook have finally struck a favorable deal with Criminal Minds‘ producers, ABC TV Studios and CBS TV Studios. The two will star in season 13, which is set to debut this fall.
However, while Vangsness and Cook are back, not everyone is returning to Criminal Minds. As we reported earlier, cast member Damon Gupton is leaving the show ahead of season 13.
What do you think? Do you watch Criminal Minds? Are you glad both Vangsness and Cook are back for season 13?
Yes so glad they will be back on because it’s a really good show. I didn’t think that the new guy fit in anyway. Bring Shemar back.
Yay
Yes, Hotch needs to return!
Yes…so glad..they make the show..AJ us my fav! Anyway they can be contacted…like fan clubs?
Would not have continued to watch if they were gone!! Want Hotch!!!! Let go through other black lady.. she’s better on talk TV
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Im with you Debbie!
Glad to hear they are both coming back… They deserve rhe equal pay and are very much apart of the show… Miss Shemar but still loce the cast and the show… Good follow up to NCiS…
That is great news i love both their roles equality among male or female actors pay wise should be equal.
I’m very happy they are not leaving the show
I’m so glad they are staying and reached a favorable deal. I truly hope it is on par with the men, who couldn’t carry the show without them. I think the show needs a cohesive team, and if too many people leave at one time, the show will tank. I know I doubt I would watch it if that was the case.
Very glad that they were able to strike a deal and are returning for what will probably be CM’s last season. I missed the article about Gupton. Why is he leaving?
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Didnt really say who
let him go last wkend!
Prob so they could afford 2 give them their raises!
Sooooo glad they’re staying… probably wouldn’t watch without them! Why have they needs gotten equal pay aid the question??❤️
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I’m very happy they are back! Glad they got a pay increase! Looking forward to seeing Season 13!
I’m happy to hear that they are coming back and I hope they got a fair and just contract! It’s a great show and I will definitely continue watching it!
I am glad they are coming back I am not sure I would have kept watching if they had left
I am glad they are coming back it wouldn’t be criminal minds without them I am not sure I would have kept watching