Gary Dourdan, Jorja Fox and William Peterson: Bye Bye CSI

There's been a shakedown at CSI Las Vegas. Gary Dourdan is leaving CSI, as is William Petersen. William Petersen is the man behind the slightly quirky, totally intelligent Gil Grissom, and a main draw to CSI Las Vegas. William Petersen is part of the original CSI Las Vegas cast, and the heart and soul of the show. Jorja Fox, who has announced her return and departure so many times, that CBS must have a revolving door on her name, will be making "appearances" on the show, according to Entertainment Weekly.

William Petersen is said to be leaving CSI Las Vegas mid-season. Both Jorja Fox and Gary Dourdan will be seen in upcoming episodes.

Gary Dourdan

Gary Dourdan is leaving CSI, where he played the role of a crime scene investigator with a gambling skeleton in his closet. It turns out that Gary Dourdan is leaving CSI, before he was arrested on drug possession charges in April of this year.

Gary Dourdan fans can enjoy his voice work as Crispus Allen Batman: The Gotham Knight, an animated video. Gary Dourdan also appears in the Doorman movie.

The actor Gary Dourdan has also publicly stated that he will not be joining the cast of Celebrity Rehab although it has been rumored. (The Star Online)

Memorable TV Actor Replacements

Can a show go on with the loss of two major players? Some shows have trouble surviving and pleasing the viewing public after one main actor has left.

The Second Carly, General Hospital

On soap operas, lesser characters are sometimes replaced by a new actor. The shows like to include a caption and sometimes a voice over stating, "The role of x will now be played by Y."

When General Hospital replaced the actress who played Carly with a new actress, it was impossible to watch the show. The new Carly did not have that same edge as the original actress who played Carly.

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