On the other hand, Forbes alleged that Kanakeredes’ motivations may have been financial in nature as well, as she wasn’t making as much money as her co-star Gary Sinise - the site’s sources claimed that she was making just $200,000 per episode while Sinise was earning $250,000. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the actress’ contract was up after six seasons, and she was ready to move on. While some actors leave shows because of behind-the-scenes drama or creative turmoil, Melina Kanakaredes’ motives for walking off “CSI: NY” appear to have been simple. Here’s the real reason Kanakeredes left after six seasons playing the role of Stella on “CSI: NY.” The actress' contract was up after six seasons on CSI:NY However, Stella - and Melina Kanakaredes - left the show before the start of Season 7 and was replaced by former FBI criminalist Jo Danville (Sela Ward), who becomes Mac’s new partner. Together, the pair supervised several other forensic investigators as they solve cased across the city, from Brooklyn and Bushwick to the Upper West Side. Gary Sinise starred as Mac Taylor, the determined leader and supervisor of the NYPD Crime Lab, alongside his partner, Stella Bonasera (Melina Kanakaredes). The Big Apple-centered series didn’t last as long as its sister shows, but the crime drama still had a very strong nine-season run of 197 episodes that ended in 2013. The third entry in the “CSI” television franchise, “CSI: NY” took things to New York City after “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation” and “CSI: Miami” respectively focused on cases in Las Vegas and Florida.
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