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Aug 6, 2020 · There were two alleged reasons as to why Cook briefly went separate ways with Criminal Minds: the time-honored "creative differences" boilerplate, and reports of cost-cutting.
Mar 15, 2021 · AJ Cook starred in Criminal Minds for 14 of those 15 seasons, and her exit on the show was sudden and surprising. In 2010, Entertainment Tonight broke the news that Cook would be exiting the show and that CBS had fired her from the production.
Jul 3, 2021 · Cook addressed her exit from "Criminal Minds" in an April 2011 interview with TV Guide, saying she "had no idea it was coming." "It felt like a breakup with a guy," she said.
Nov 23, 2022 · A.J. Cook was a cast member on Criminal Minds until the show’s end, and will be reprising her role on Criminal Minds: Evolution.
May 6, 2021 · After five successful seasons on "Criminal Minds," fans were shocked to learn that the network was not renewing AJ Cook's contract for another season in 2011.
May 1, 2024 · Criminal Minds: Why A.J. Cook’s JJ Left the Show - and Returned. Big cast changes on Criminal Minds caused fans to feel upset, like when JJ left season 6 due to financial reasons. JJ's return was supported by fan outcry and she became even more important in Season 7, bringing closure to her story.
Nov 29, 2019 · When she returned in season 7, she became the profiler we know her to be. But why did A.J. Cook leave Criminal Minds just to return again? Read on to learn more. From media liaison to...
Jun 13, 2023 · Why did J.J. leave 'Criminal Minds'? Fans of A.J. Cook and her Criminal Minds character were likely on the edge of their seats during the mid-season finale for Criminal Minds: Evolution . When J.J.'s fate was up in the air, fans wondered if the actor was leaving the show.
Mar 4, 2023 · 'Criminal Minds: Evolution' cast member A.J. Cook spoke to Good Housekeeping about her character J.J. Jareau's new direction in the Paramount+ show. She also shared a season 2 teaser.
Mar 29, 2021 · A.J. Cook managed to diverge from the status quo during her Criminal Minds run, sneaking in a handful of gigs from 2006 to 2019 (the year of her most recent non-Criminal Minds role).
