Yesterday we learned that Melina Kanakaredes plans on exiting her role as Detective Stella Bonasera on the hit CBS drama “CSI: NY” and today the network has officially announced her replacement. There were rumors that Emmy winner Sela Ward would take over where Kanakaredes left off with the new season and today it’s been confirmed!
It’s a wrap for “CSI: NY” regular Melina Kanakaredes. The actress who’s been with the series since its first season in 2004 is calling it quits. According to a report from THR, she’s decided to leave the show after a successful six year run. Kanakaredes appeared as the female lead on the show Detective Stella Bonasera opposite Gary Sinise’s Detective Mac Taylor.
“CSI: NY,” the northern based spin-off of the hit series “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation” is in the news and it’s because of it’s latest co-star. The newest face to pop up on the show isn’t an actress, but a world renown race car driver. According to TV Guide, Danica Patrick will make an appearance on the series but it won’t be under good circumstances.
