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2 days ago
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After Another Major Law And Order Casting Shakeup, I'm Flashing Back To The Guest Star Who Said He'd 'Love' To Partner With Reid Scott Again
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Law & Order is still months away in the 2025 TV schedule from premiering the milestone 25th season, but not all of the Season 24 series regulars will be back. The drama is continuing its trend of losing stars over summer hiatuses without getting a proper goodbye in the previous finale, with another regular exiting. While Odelya Halevi might have seemed most likely to leave after Maroun was very heavily implied to have shot the man who murdered her sister, another one of the detectives is out: Mehcad Brooks as Jalen Shaw. The news of Brooks' exit reminded me of my conversation with a Law & Order guest star who was very interested in reprising his NYPD role back in the spring, but first things first! Mehcad Brooks Is Leaving Law & Order Mehcad Brooks is not returning to Law & Order to reprise his series regular role as Detective Jalen Show in Season 25, according to Deadline. The decision reportedly has nothing to do with any bad blood, but a mutual call with the Supergirl alum exploring post-Law & Order opportunities. The rest of the cast is set to return, with Tony Goldwyn and Reid Scott renewing their contracts following Season 24 and Hugh Dancy, Odelya Halevi, and Maura Tierney on board. Brooks leaving also means that Law & Order is continuing the trend of losing one series regular between each one of the revival seasons so far. Anthony Anderson left after Season 21 as Detective Kevin Bernard, followed by Jeffrey Donovan after Season 22 as Detective Frank Cosgrove. The exit after Season 23 was one my personal favorites: Camryn Manheim as Lieutenant Kate Dixon. The aftermath of Season 24 was evidently the time for Brooks – who filled Anderson's shoes when he arrived in Season 22 – to bow out as Jalen Shaw. A replacement partner for Reid Scott's Detective Vincent Riley hasn't been cast yet, but I think I know of an actor who would be game to have a more prominent role on the NBC drama if he has the chance. Jesse Metcalfe Would "Love" To Return In a casting twist of fate, Desperate Housewives vet Jesse Metcalfe happened to guest star on Law & Order as Sergeant Danny DeLuca in an episode that didn't feature Mehcad Brooks' Jalen Shaw, so his scenes in his Season 24 episode were largely with Reid Scott as Detective Riley and/or Maura Tierney as Lieutenant Brady. When I spoke with Metcalfe ahead of his March episode, he shared that he would "love to see the character of Sergeant Danny DeLuca expanded" and "Maybe he could end up becoming a detective." Having seen the episode, I asked Metcalfe what it was like for him to team up with Reid Scott to film an action-packed episode across Manhattan, and he shared: It couldn't have been a better experience working with Reid. He was just so warm and welcoming and supportive. And I think he that he's a great actor, and a lot of people commented on set, including several of the producers, that we sort of had an instant rapport. And I think people are going to really see that on screen. The chemistry was great. The episode, called "Folk Hero" and available streaming with a Peacock subscription now, had a "ripped from the headlines" style of story with an insurance CEO as the victim of the week and the citizens of New York deliberately getting in the cops' way of tracking the killer down. Riley and DeLuca were ultimately successful and the case was handed over to the legal team of DA Nick Baxter (Tony Goldwyn), ADA Nolan Price (Hugh Dancy), and ADA Samantha Maroun (Odelya Halevi). So, would Jesse Metcalfe be interested in working with Reid Scott and the rest of the cast again if given the shot despite a slightly embarrassing moment while filming? He didn't need even a moment to think when he answered my question, saying: Absolutely. I would love to reprise this role, and if given the opportunity, build out the character even more. In a fun twist, Jesse Metcalfe was already only a couple degrees of separation from Law & Order even before he arrived as a guest star, going back to the days on a short-lived drama elsewhere on the network. He shared: I'm definitely a fan of the original show, and all of the spinoffs as well… I have worked with Kelli Giddish, who was on Law and Order: SVU. We were on a short-lived procedural drama on NBC called Chase, about U.S. Marshals, so I would tune in to see some of her work from time to time. I'm just thrilled to be a part of such a storied franchise with a tradition of exceptional guest stars. And I really feel like Law & Order has one of the most talented and accomplished ensemble casts on television, so this is an incredible opportunity for me. If you're not familiar with NBC's Chase, that's not too surprising! The procedural starred future TV powerhouses like Kelli Giddish in her pre-Law & Order: SVU days and Cole Hauser years before Yellowstone, but only ran for a grand total of 18 episodes over one season from 2010-2011. Giddish actually is returning to SVU as a series regular in the fall for the 2025-2026 TV schedule; could Metcalfe return to primetime for Law & Order as well? All we can say for sure is that he enjoyed his experience as a guest star and would be very happy to return as Sergeant Danny DeLuca. I'm not sure how it would work for a Sergeant to partner with a Detective, but if I've been willing to overlook NYPD ranks when it comes to SVU with Benson (Mariska Hargitay), Fin (Ice-T), and Curry (Aimé Donna Kelly), it'd only be fair if I did the same for Law & Order. Law & Order returns without Mehcad Brooks as a series regular this fall, and I'm already wondering if NBC will go big to celebrate the milestone of Season 25. I wouldn't count on NBC transforming Rockefeller Plaza in NYC like the celebration for SVU hitting 25 seasons, because Law & Order doesn't have a star like Mariska Hargitay who has been on board from the very beginning. For now, you can find both Law & Order and SVU streaming on Peacock. Solve the daily Crossword
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3 days ago
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‘Law & Order' Announces Shocking Cast Departure Ahead of Season 25
'Law & Order' Announces Shocking Cast Departure Ahead of Season 25 originally appeared on Parade. Law & Order is going through yet another shakeup. Ahead of its 25th season, the NBC drama is losing a lead detective as Mehcad Brooks, who plays Jalen Shaw, won't be returning. Deadline was the first to share the news, and reported that other cast members Reid Scott, Hugh Dancy, Tony Goldwyn, Maura Tierney and Odelya Halevi will be back when the show returns this fall. Of course, this kind of change is fairly familiar to the franchise, as cast members regularly come and go. But that doesn't mean it's not hard to say goodbye. 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 Brooks joined the series in Season 22 after the departure of Anthony Anderson, who was one of the few cast members from the show's original run to stick around for its revival. Shaw was partnered with Senior Detective Frank Cosgrove (Jeffry Donovan) until his departure at the end of Season 22, and Cosgrove was replaced with Detective Vincent Riley (Scott) in Season 23. Riley will now likely get a promotion and a new partner in Season 25. While Dancy and Halevi have been part of the show since it was revived, Goldwyn and Tierney are both recent additions. Goldwyn replaced longtime Law & Order star Sam Waterston when he retired from playing DA Jack McCoy in Season 23, and Tierney replaced Camryn Manheim as the lieutenant in Season 24. Related: d as Beloved Cast Member Gets Major Promotion Season 24 ended on a cliffhanger that actually suggested it was ADA Maroun (Halevi) who might not return. The identity of her sister's killer was finally uncovered, but the suspect was only connected to that murder via inadmissible DNA evidence uncovered through a private database. It caused a rift and a huge debate among the cops and the prosecution team, and everyone had different arguments about how to approach a case where the most significant evidence is ironclad, but unusable. Shaw and Riley were troubled by Brady (Tierney) and her decision to use the database, and Maroun struggled to see the case from a legal perspective. When the murderer turned up dead, Price (Dancy) was worried she had gone off the deep end. It doesn't seem likely that she'd kill a person, but at the very least, Maroun and Price were both deeply affected by the situation. While Brooks may not be back on Law & Order, he'll be back on screen in a major way thanks to Mortal Kombat II. He played Jax in Mortal Kombat, the 2021 film adaptation of the video game, and he returns in the sequel, which is scheduled to release on Oct. 24, 2025. He is also recurring on Season 3 of the Sex and the City sequel series And Just Like That as Marion Odin.'Law & Order' Announces Shocking Cast Departure Ahead of Season 25 first appeared on Parade on Jul 19, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 19, 2025, where it first appeared. Solve the daily Crossword
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4 days ago
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Law & Order's Mechad Brooks Leaving Ahead of Season 25
Det. Jalen Shaw has turned in his gun and his badge for good. Mechad Brooks is leaving Law & Order ahead of its upcoming Season 25, TVLine has confirmed. Our sister site Deadline first reported Brooks' departure, noting that the parting was mutual between the actor and the production. More from TVLine Tracker Twist: 2 Series Regulars Out Ahead of Season 3 (Exclusive) Casting News: Friday the 13th Prequel Casts Young Jason, an SVU Promotion and More Chicago Fire Casting Shake-Up: Michael Bradway Not Returning for Season 14 as Jack Damon TVLine has reached out to Brooks for comment. Fall TV Schedule Grid 2025: What's on When? And Versus What? View List Brooks joined the NBC procedural in 2022, after Anthony Anderson left the series. Law & Order will cast another detective in Brooks' absence, and the rest of the cast — Hugh Dancy, Maura Tierney, Odelya Halevi, Reid Scott and Tony Goldwyn — will return for the upcoming season. Brooks currently appears as Marion Odin on HBO Max's And Just Like That… His past credits include Supergirl, Necessary Roughness, Dollhouse, The Game, Desperate Housewives and True Blood. When Law & Order returns for Season 25, it will retain its Thursdays-at-8/7c time slot, leading into Law & Order: SVU at 9 and new drama The Hunting Party at 10. In other Law & Orderverse casting news, Aimé Donna Kelly, who plays Law & Order: SVU's Capt. Renee Curry, recently was promoted to series regular for that show's forthcoming Season 27. Will you miss Det. Shaw around the precinct? Hit the comments with your thoughts! Best of TVLine 'Missing' Shows, Found! Get the Latest on Ahsoka, Monarch, P-Valley, Sugar, Anansi Boys and 25+ Others Yellowjackets Mysteries: An Up-to-Date List of the Series' Biggest Questions (and Answers?) The Emmys' Most Memorable Moments: Laughter, Tears, Historical Wins, 'The Big One' and More
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29-01-2025
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Rachael Kirkconnell was 'in total shock' after Matt James posted about their breakup on Instagram: The biggest revelations from her 'Call Her Daddy' interview
Rachael Kirkconnell is ready to tell her side of the story. Two weeks after her boyfriend and former Bachelor Matt James suddenly announced on Instagram that he and Kirkconnell, who received his final rose in March 2021, had broken up after four years, the Season 25 winner sat down with podcaster Alex Cooper on the Jan. 28 episode of Call Her Daddy to set the record straight. News of James and Kirkconnell's split sent shockwaves through the Bachelor Nation fandom, with many even speculating that James had been hacked or that the breakup was a hoax. Following their brief breakup in 2021, James and Kirkconnell were seemingly solid. In their four years of dating, they've made near-constant appearances on each other's Instagrams. As far as fans following the pair on social media were concerned, nothing indicated that there was trouble in paradise. See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy. 'I wanted to do this for me,' Kirkconnell said of her decision to go on Call Her Daddy. 'I just really wanted to do it just to help myself move on and get some closure. I just feel like after four years and after all this craziness, something just needed to be said.' Kirkconnell's interview was rife with surprising and heartbreaking revelations. Here are the standout moments. Kirkconnell said that it was during their third year of dating when she began asking James about the future of their relationship. She told Cooper she didn't need details on when a proposal was happening, but she wanted to ensure she and James were on the same page. At the time, James made her feel as if they were. 'We talked about rings. He told me a few months ago to start saving some things, picking things out or that we should go look at some. That was a big deal, I would say, for him to say,' Kirkconnell said. As their relationship continued, Kirkconnell felt like James was becoming more open to discussions about their future. 'I think, at first, I could tell [marriage] was something that did scare him a lot or it was a really hard thing for him to talk about and it just seemed easier and easier [to talk about] as our relationship went on, so I felt like that was a good sign,' she said. 'I think when he started talking about kids and picking out a ring and wedding food and where we want the wedding… I used those things just to hold on.' Kirkconnell and James were traveling together in the weeks leading up to their breakup. She'd met up with him in London, and the pair flew to Tokyo, where their breakup ultimately took place. Knowing that James's livelihood is tied to producing food-related content on social media, the night before their breakup, Kirkconnell said she felt pressured to pick a good restaurant for dinner because when you're traveling 'every meal counts.' The meal ended up being a disappointment, and Kirkconnell responded emotionally because she felt like she'd let James down. James was concerned about her 'getting so upset." While on the way to get food the next morning, Kirkconnell said James 'kind of snapped' at her when she was trying to show him videos on her phone. She stood up for herself, telling James, 'Even if I'm annoying you, don't treat me like that.' They later got into an argument that opened 'a can of worms,1" eventually leading to them breaking up. '[James] said that at the end of the day, there were just qualities about me that he worries about having in a wife,' she said. 'It was one of those things where I think he just had this realization that, I should want to propose to you by this time … and I should be ready for that, but I'm not still.' Kirkconnell had asked James if he felt like his 'perfect person' was still out there. ''Do you want to make this work? Do you think that it's me or is it something with you? Are you scared? … Is your perfect person somewhere out there? Is it not me?'' she recalled asking him. 'He came to the conclusion that he didn't think it was me and he said he didn't want me to end up resenting him by wasting more of my time if it wouldn't happen.' When Kirkconnell learned of James's bombshell Instagram post revealing they'd broken up, she had just boarded her flight back to Atlanta. She found out about it after one of her best friends texted her. 'I'm freaking out because [I] just got broken up with and now a few hours later, it's for the whole world to see,' she said. 'I'm still trying to process it. I'm still in total shock. Then knowing the whole world is seeing this. I'm like, 'This is so crazy, I can't even wrap my mind around this right now.'' She said the post went up two to three hours after they called off their relationship. Kirkconnell told Cooper she thought James's caption for the breakup post was 'interesting ... because it almost seemed like saying it like a prayer was the easier way to say it than to say something real. Not that a prayer's not real, but just something that was authentic to our actual relationship.' 'But it's very him,' Kirkconnell said. 'I guess it didn't surprise me that he said it like that. I guess I'm just surprised that he said it at all.' James called Kirkconnell five days after their breakup. During their conversation, which lasted over an hour, James apologized for announcing their split on Instagram. While Kirkconnell hopes she and James can stay friends, she doesn't see herself ever getting back together with him. 'I don't think I can,' she said. 'I think when someone says those things he said, 'I don't think you're my person. I don't see us getting married,' I think that's when you have to call it quits. And just the way he handled all of this, and his post and everything. I forgive him but … I felt like he disrespected me at the end of the day doing that. It's just one of those things where you have to stand up for yourself even if you don't want to.'
