Why did JJ's character leave Criminal Minds?

Jareau was written out of the show after Cook was let go at the beginning of season six, for financial reasons relating to the premiere of the spin-off Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior.
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Why did JJ leave Criminal Minds season 11?

A. J. Cook announced her pregnancy, a fact that was carried over to her character Jennifer "JJ" Jareau as well. Showrunner Erica Messer stated in an interview that Cook's character JJ would not appear for the first five episodes of the season as Cook was on maternity leave.
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Does JJ leave will for Reid?

Many fans weren't on board, and in the final season, the book was closed on that scenario. Although JJ was being honest about her feelings, she wasn't about to leave her husband, Will (Josh Stewart), for Reid in the end.
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Why is Reid not in season 14?

Both Gubler and Reid needed some time away from the BAU

For Matthew Gray Gubler, his contract included time off to work on other projects, which is understandable given his 11 years playing the same character. As for his character, the early absences were explained by having Reid away visiting with his mother.
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Does JJ and Will Divorce?

William "Will" LaMontagne, Jr. is a recurring character on Criminal Minds. He is currently married to SSA Jennifer Jareau.
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Is JJ in season 12 of Criminal Minds?

This was Thomas Gibson's last episode as the BAU (Behavioral Analysis Unit) leader Aaron “Hotch” Hotchner, but, sadly, the hour focused on A.J. Cook's character FBI Agent Jennifer Jareau (J.J.).
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Does JJ cheat on will in Criminal Minds?

Erica Messer wants to set the record straight: JJ and Cruz are not having an affair on Criminal Minds. "I'll say it again: They did not and are not having an affair," the showrunner tells TVGuide.com.
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Do JJ and Reid end up together?

An attempt at setting the two up was made, but ultimately, romance never blossomed. Cut to the finale episode of season 14.
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Who does Reid end up with?

In "Truth or Dare", the Season 14 finale, Jareau confesses to Reid that she has loved him ever since they first met.
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Who becomes chief after Hotch?

In Season 12, Prentiss becomes the Unit Chief of the BAU, following Hotchner's departure.
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Why did Jordan Todd replace JJ?

On Criminal Minds

Todd was formerly assigned to the Counter-Terrorism Division, and had joined the BAU team as a temporary replacement for JJ while she was on maternity leave. There have also been hints that Morgan may be attracted to her,and vice-versa.
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Was A.J. Cook pregnant during Criminal Minds?

Yes, J.J. was really pregnant on Criminal Minds. Specifically, the actress who played J.J. (whose character's full name is Jennifer Jareau), A.J. Cook was the one who was really pregnant during filming.
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Who replaces Prentiss?

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Alex Blake replaces SSA Emily Prentiss. She is introduced in season eight. Her appointment at the BAU was met with some mixed reactions as the team was close to Prentiss.
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Who kidnapped JJ in season 9?

The BAU classifies Askari as a serial killer and identifies his pattern. Askari tortures JJ and Cruz with water boarding, electrocution, and, for JJ, attempted rape, in order to get security codes to “Integrity”.
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Did Matthew Gray Gubler get married?

Even though he isn't actually married, we can still go through the what-ifs and could-have-beens of his past relationships. Be warned: Gubler seems to do a good job of keeping his relationships private, even with all of the internet digging. In 2004, Gubler dated model Charlotte Kemp Muhl for a little over a year.
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Is JJ son her real son?

Mekhai Andersen, the child actor who portrays Henry in "100" and onward, is actually the real-life son of A.J. Cook, the actress who plays JJ. Henry's birthday was confirmed to be November 12, 2008 ("Memoriam", "200").
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Did JJ have a miscarriage?

The truth is finally out. JJ's (A.J. Cook) mysterious work with the State Department was finally revealed on Criminal Minds' 200th episode Wednesday — along with her and Cruz's (Esai Morales) big secret: She suffered a miscarriage while on their mission.
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What happened to JJ on Criminal Minds season 10?

JJ came to terms with her past.

After the case, Spencer Reid brought JJ the file on the man that double-crossed her, kidnapped her, and almost killed her. While reading the documents, a hallucination of the now-dead insurgent told her that he would always be with her and eventually ruin her life.
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Who replaced JJ in season 6?

More Stories By Nellie. EXCLUSIVE: Rachel Nichols is in negotiations to join the cast of CBS' Criminal Minds as a series regular, the show's first new regular addition since Joe Mantegna took over for Mandy Patinkin in 2007. Nicholson was originally tapped for a 3-episode arc, which will begin airing next week.
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Why did Ashley leave Criminal Minds?

At the start of Criminal Minds season 6, original cast member AJ Cook departed the show because of reported budget cuts behind the scenes. That move alone was controversial with fans, but when actress Paget Brewster was written out of Criminal Minds later on that same season, the backlash rose.
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What happened to JJ in season 4 Criminal Minds?

Season Four

JJ continued working during her pregnancy until "Memoriam" when she went into labor. She then went on maternity leave, her position being temporarily filled by Jordan Todd until she returned in "Cold Comfort."
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Why did Emily Prentiss leave?

After being refused the provision to audition for a pilot season, and with the final year up on her contract, Brewster decided to quit Criminal Minds with the Season 7 finale. Onscreen, Prentiss was offered a position with Interpol in London, making her departure from the BAU official.
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Is Prentiss wearing a wig in season 14?

“There were times on the set of Criminal Minds where we drew it in with a black sharpie (because) my grey hair was popping out from that black so much. “So I asked our showrunner if I could wear a wig every day. And she said, 'Yeah' so she gave me a year of being able to grow my hair out.
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