Josh Stewart Announces Departure from 'Criminal Minds: Evolution'

Stewart's character, Will LaMontagne Jr., was a central figure in the series, particularly due to his relationship with Special Agent J.J. Jareau.

Josh Stewart, who played the character Will LaMontagne Jr. on 'Criminal Minds: Evolution', has announced he will not be returning for the show's second season.
Stewart's character, who has been part of the series since its second season, was married to Special Agent J.J. Jareau, played by A.J. Cook, and their relationship was a central part of the show.
In the first season of 'Criminal Minds: Evolution', Stewart's character experienced a cancer scare, a storyline inspired by Cook's real-life husband's illness.
The original 'Criminal Minds' series aired on CBS from 2005 to 2020, and 'Evolution' is an expansion of that series, featuring many of the original cast members.
It is unclear whether Stewart's departure from the show was a personal decision or a creative decision made by the showrunners.