Erica Messer discusses cast changes for upcoming season 7

[dysfunkshunell1.livejournal.com]

Can be found here http://www.tvguide.com/News/Criminal-Minds-Paget-Brewster-1033746.aspx

TVGuide.com: What can you say about letting Rachel Nichols go? Messer: It wasn't an easy decision and it took a village to make it. Having eight characters on Criminal Minds seemed unlikely. Rachel is a real trouper and a pro. She walked into an incredibly difficult position and handled it with grace. The cast felt she fit in — we're actually a funny group off-camera — and she will be missed by all of us who worked with her everyday.
TVGuide.com: How much did the fan outcry play into bringing back A.J. and Paget? Messer: Our fans are some of the most loyal I've ever known. And they're not shy. Their love for our show and investment in the characters is beyond encouraging. If they're enthusiasm helped everyone see how important the unity of our team is, fantastic.

So apparently Rachel didn't find out via Twitter AND it was a decision that included the show runner. As the CM family does, I wish Rachel well and am glad to have the original cast back. Here's to hoping Thomas Gibson closes on negotiations soon!

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[tragicllyhip.livejournal.com]

she was probably responding to a bevy of tweets directed at her once the news hit online. I never thought she'd find out online, thats crazy. As for the Garcia situation, its not like KIrstin was out of a job, and it was during Upfronts week, so it makes sense the news would leak before she got a call.

I think things are being put right. Rachel is an actress, i know plenty of them, it sadly comes with the job. She was most likely being groomed for CBS for other things ultimately. I think she'll be fine.

[fun-french-fri.livejournal.com]

It was also how the entire cast found out that AJ and Paget were fired/being reduced. It's not a big leap to make.

[tragicllyhip.livejournal.com]

true, but its not how AJ or Paget found out. Either way, its not the most fair of businesses, so i'm not surprised by anything.

[fun-french-fri.livejournal.com]

They found out third-hand: their fellow cast members told them to check websites and then they saw that they were fired. and Rachel Nichols said on twitter earlier that she found out online.

[tragicllyhip.livejournal.com]

thats no fun, I feel bad for her, i wonder if it just leaked. She'll be ok though and as sad as it is, It doesn't make me want her character to stay.