There are big changes coming to Kevin Can Wait in season two. Actress Erinn Hayes has been dropped by the CBS TV show and Leah Remini has been promoted to series regular for season two.
Hayes played Donna Gable, the wife of Kevin James’ character Kevin Gable, on the family comedy. Meanwhile, Remini, who co-starred with James on the long-running CBS sitcom The King of Queens, appeared as a guest star on the season one finale of Kevin Can Wait.
According to TVLine, Kevin Can Wait is going in a new creative direction for season two. While it’s unclear what that means, what we do know is that fans will be seeing a lot more of Remini’s character, Vanessa Cellucci, in season two.
But is this a good idea? Remini’s guest appearance did garner some buzz but Kevin Can Wait saw some big losses in the ratings throughout season one. It earned a 1.61 rating in the 18-49 demo and 7.63 million viewers, making it CBS‘ top-rated new series in the demo for the 2016-2017 season. However, the sitcom started the season with a 2.58 rating and 11.08 million viewers but hit a low of a 1.05 rating with 5.90 in April. The show being reworked is likely a reaction to those declines.
Should the show be rocking the boat this early? What do you think? Are the cast changes a good idea?
They should get rid of Kevin James and keep everyone else.
this is one of the worst . I was a dedicated CBS fan. But this show has had me changing my viewing options to other Networks. I think they should drop this show. The Odd Couple was a much better show and should be brought back
A terrible idea. Erinn Hayes was awesome and a big reason I watched. Remini’s appearance was only exciting because it was a novelty. This isn’t King of Queens 2. They’ve likely killed the show with this move.
There was no chemistry with his wife when they brought Leah back that was great she was the whole show.
with King of Queens, that show could of went 10 more years she was the best she made the show with Kevin
I like Erin Hayes I think she’s what made Kevin funny, I liked their chemistry. I love what Leah is doing exposing the “cult” and it was kinda nice having her guest star on Kevin Can Wait but King of Queens is over let it RIP.
I like Leah and especially what she is doing to expose that CULT, Scientology. As far as the show, I never saw the spark between Kevin and and Erin. I kept watching because I love Kevin. Maybe tone Leah down a little bit, tho!
Leah Remini is doing more than anyone to take down Scientology, a for-profit scheme that does not have to pay taxes. I will support anything she does.
Absolutely a big mistake. I do not care for Leah and never have. I probably won’t watch the show this season and yet I love Kevin. Actually I can not stand Leah, she is crude, way too loud, If it seems as though the ratings lowered during last season watch them drop to a minus figure this season! j Be prepared to drop the show after that 6 week test.
Any chance they can keep Donna’ s character and just have a few cameo appearances of Leah? I had enough of Kevin and Leah on King of Queens. You think the ratings weren’t great first season good luck with the 2nd season. It’s not on my list to watch on CBS in the upcoming season.
I stopped watching King of Queens because the Kevin and Leah just got on my nerves and they were too loud! I was enjoying this show because I like Erinn Hayes. I DID NOT like the finale…If the change proceeds, thank you for my 1/2 hour back! I won’t be watching.
From the first show I could not see the chemistry with the wife. I would have to see the next season before I could judge the new changes. I would miss Kevin if this show were cancelled. I saw him perform his comedy on stage when King was cancelled and I enjoyed his movies too. I am a fan of his family friendly comedy.
weird reprise of king of queens, let it go.
Wont watch now…. very bad idea….show was funny and the wife (hayes) was perfect. .
I won’t watch any of the 2nd season. Big mistake. His wife Donna was cute and helped take the ‘rough edges’ off Kevin. Leah is too aggressive and not lady like in any way – Big Mistake!
Yea Donna, Kevin’s edges can be rough! Would love to see the younger kids, more!
I will not watch the show again. The new wife did a good job. I had enough of Leah Remini.
I’m with you. Really liked the wife… Leah not so much. Bye Kevin… I’m sure you’ll be canceled now.