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Chris Noth Leaving Law & Order: Criminal Intent

Chris Noth will not be returning for the eighth season of Law & Order: Criminal Intent, a rep for USA confirms to Usmagazine.com.

Noth has played Detective Mike Logan on the NBC show since 2005. He also is known for playing Mr. Big on Sex and the City.

Meanwhile, Jeff Goldblum is joining the cast of the hit series starting this fall.

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  • Wow, I like Jeff Goldblum. He's a good actor, but I don't think he can replace Chris North. Chris North is very good as Nick Logan in Criminal Intent. I love Criminal Intent. He will be greatly miss! Great story. :)
    Jensen69 762 Jensen69 6/27/08 Reply
     
  • I agree totally!!!!!!!!!
    Andrea772510 1491 Andrea772510 6/27/08 Reply
     
  • goldblum is a Jerk! He will F-U the show!!
    anonymous anonymous 7/7/08 Reply
     
  • I have been watching Chris Noth as Detective Mike Logan on one or the other Law and Orders since their inceptions. I don't seem Jeff Goldblum replacing him, but we will see. Will not stop watching the show because of the change.

    p.s. Hey, Jensen69 - It's Mike Logan, not Nick Logan!
    anonymous 5 Rubybegonia 7/11/08 Reply
     
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    anonymous anonymous 7/21/08 Reply
     
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      anonymous 230 MISSMOO 8/11/08
       
  • I have watched the Chris Noth character (Nick Logan) from the very beginning of Law and Order & was delighted when he appeared on Criminal Intent as a more mature detective. He will be missed!
    anonymous anonymous 7/27/08 Reply
     
  • I have watched the Chris Noth character (Nick Logan) from the very beginning of Law and Order & was delighted when he appeared on Criminal Intent as a more mature detective. He will be missed!
    anonymous anonymous 7/27/08 Reply
     
  • I love Chris North as Mike Logan on CI I wish he wasnt leaving... but if he is... Maybe they could replace him with Benjamin Bratt and make is partner Alicia Witt that would be a great combination...
    anonymous anonymous 7/28/08 Reply
     
  • Chris, YES. Jeff, NO. There goes Law & Order: CI. Like to see Chris go back to Law & Order, but I guess that would be a "demotion" from major case. Liked him and Jerry together. Those were good shows. Don't know where Chris is going but I'll miss seeing him on Law & Order.
    anonymous anonymous 7/30/08 Reply
     
  • How about "Mike" Logan, not Nick Logan. He's been great on both Law and Order series, and it's really too bad that he's leaving the show.
    Georgia
    anonymous anonymous 8/4/08 Reply
     
  • I have am an ardent watcher of all the Law and Orders I think the Chirs Noth makes the show I will miss him as I ddi when he left the original L&O it just won't be the same without him
    Pat Rakauskas
    anonymous anonymous 8/10/08 Reply
     
  • I like all the "detectives" on all the Law & Order shows and was delighted when Noth returned to Criminal Intent. Of course, Vincent has never been replaced, but Noth gave an interesting performance that played off the the characters in the original cast of Criminal Intent. I will miss him as each of these characters are like friends that have been invited into my home on a regular basis.
    anonymous anonymous 8/10/08 Reply
     
  • Chris and Jesse gone,, its sad but true fans always watch all of the law n orders!!!
    anonymous anonymous 8/10/08 Reply
     
  • how could you not miss him. He is an old friend. Why do actors think they have to leave successful shows for the unknown.
    anonymous anonymous 8/10/08 Reply
     
  • Yes. It'll be a loss without C. Noth. Maybe they shouldn't include that pair everyother week although I like the actress that plays C. Noth's partner alot. However, I like the other pair best.
    anonymous anonymous 8/10/08 Reply
     
  • "You get what you pay for." What in the $@&*!? are they thinking?!?!? GIVE THE MAN MORE MONEY!!! He gives the show some balance, and isn't as weird and burned out as D'Nofrio. GET HIM BACK!!!!
    anonymous anonymous 8/11/08 Reply
     
  • Very disappointed that C. Noth is leaving. He and Jerry were the best partners. I can't believe that the powers that be wouldn't honor a pay increase. Oh, well, such is life.

    Good luck, Mr. Noth. You will be missed by millions of fans.
    anonymous 5 mac3 8/11/08 Reply
     
  • Chris Noth has always been one of my favorite L&O characters. I'm glad they brought him back and I'm sorry he's decided to leave; I only wonder what he'll do now. To answer your question: Yes, I shall miss Chris Noth; L&O, n o matter which one, hasn't been the same without him (though I LOVE the late-great Jerry Orbach) I know Chris is busy being a dad to his baby boy Orion but he's still eye candy as far as I'm concerned. I'm willing to give Jeff Goldblu a chance; he's always been a decent actor. He was good in the remake of "The Fly" and I liked him in "Nine Months" and in the movie with Forest Whitaker - the name slips my mind. In that film, he played the best friend of a jazz musician who learns he has a malignant, terminal brain cancer. He has the ability to play a New York police officer but NO one can take Chris Noth's place.
    anonymous 230 MISSMOO 8/11/08 Reply
     
  • I will not watch the shows with Jeff Goldblum. He is not all all suited to this role; is way too old; is not handsome; what else can I say?!
    anonymous anonymous 8/11/08 Reply
     
    • I agree, I like Goran, but I can't even imagine someone replacing Chris Noth!
      anonymous anonymous 8/15/08
       
  • I really hate to see Mike Logan go!!!!! I was so happy to see him back and now ... What happened? Jeff was great in Raines but the network didn't give him a chance! I look forward to seeing him on tv again but will sorely miss that Chris Noth vibe on Law & Order. He is the best thing that ever happened to Law & Order, next to Jerry Orbach; what a team they made! I am sad to see him go. I just wish I knew why!
    anonymous 5 MMTORREZ 8/11/08 Reply
     
  • oh no!, he's the other reason i still watch this series...he gives the renegade cop with an emotional touch and d'onofrio give the anal cop thinker the boost the show needs...jeff goldblum isn't either...i had to quit l&o when jesse martin left...and i rarely watch svu anymore since no one knows who's going to be there next week...:( sad
    anonymous anonymous 8/12/08 Reply
     
  • Jeff Goldblum can't replace Chris Noth . The show will not be the same. May not watch.
    anonymous anonymous 8/12/08 Reply
     
  • I will really miss Chris Noth on this show I have watched from day one and when he came back to Law& Order I knew it was a hit. I Lovr Gorme/ebes together but I really do Love the character (Mike Logan) he will be missed May his career continue to grow and Maybe someday we will see him or Mike again Mable
    anonymous anonymous 8/12/08 Reply
     
  • um...his name's Chris Noth and his character's name is Mike Logan...
    anonymous anonymous 8/12/08 Reply
     
  • Chris Noth has always been my favorite on Law and Order since the original show. I am really upset that he is leaving. I haven't felt this way since Jerry Orbach (Lennie Briscoe) died. Criminal Intent will not be the same!
    anonymous anonymous 8/12/08 Reply
     
  • yes i will miss chris, i have just started getting use to him and started watching his episodes. usually i watched him on reruns, i felt that though i loved chris on l and o, i felt land o c.i. was vincent's show. but now i like chris there. i'm going to miss him.
    anonymous anonymous 8/13/08 Reply
     
  • I watched SVU on a regular basis and started watching CI regularly when Chris Noth joined the cast of CI. I definitey miss him and will probably not watch the show any longer. D'Onofrio is washed up. Mr. Wolf needs to do everything possible to keep Chris Noth on the show. He brings sex appeal to the show. He is hot, hot , hot.
    anonymous anonymous 8/14/08 Reply
     
  • it doesnt matter to me who takes his place things will never be the same !!! first jerry orbach now this i dont see how law and order survived. i am a law and order freak and ever since jeryy passed away i havent really watched it. im sure it will be the same with criminal intent !!!!!!!
    anonymous anonymous 8/14/08 Reply
     
  • We will absolutely miss Chris Noth. We will welcome Jeff Goldblum, but like others have said he cannot replace Chris Noth. We hope the best for Chris. He is an excellent actor!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    anonymous anonymous 8/15/08 Reply
     
  • Watched Chris Noth from the Beginning on Law & Order & CI ........ he will be missed & hope to see him on the Big Screen!!!!!!
    anonymous anonymous 8/15/08 Reply
     
  • I am so sorry to hear that Chris Noth is leaving CI. He's been a favorite of mine since his days on Law and Order, the original series. MIKE LOGAN can't be replaces. I'm not excited about his replacement at all!
    anonymous anonymous 8/15/08 Reply
     
  • You are right, I was thrilled to see him return, and will miss him greatly!
    anonymous anonymous 8/15/08 Reply
     
  • First of all... the name is MIKE Logan, not Nick UGH! second... there is no replacing Chris Noth, they'd be better us go back to using just one set of detectives rather than adding someone who does not fit this show at all!
    anonymous anonymous 8/15/08 Reply
     
  • Come on.........why? I've watched him from the beginning to exile in of all places Staten Island, (ex-New Yorker here). No more Mr Big ughhh, now this. I hope he is going on to bigger and better because I was totally happy and overwhelmed when he came. back!
    anonymous anonymous 8/15/08 Reply
     
  • I know this goes against the grain, but, I like Jeff Goldblum. I actually liked his character in Rhames. It was sort of "Monk" like. I am a fan. I hope he can pull this off. Chris salute whatever you do, luv ya!
    anonymous anonymous 8/15/08 Reply
     
  • OK spelled Raines wrong. I still like the show.
    anonymous anonymous 8/15/08 Reply
     
  • I DON'T WANT HIM TO LEAVE. I LOVE HIM ON THAT SHOW...see more
    anonymous 5 leahpaull 8/16/08 Reply
     
  • Dick Wolfe has now succeeded in letting Chris Noth slip through his greedy fingers twice. Without Noth and Orbach (whose presence is still missed), the Law and Order and CI franchises are definitely lacking that "New York frame of mind." (apologies to Billy Joel.
    anonymous anonymous 8/17/08 Reply
     
  • Chris Noth rocks as Mike Logan. I won't watch it when he's gone. I can't stand that other goofy dude that plays opposite. BLAH!
    anonymous anonymous 8/17/08 Reply
     
  • Cris Noth has been awesome on both Law and Order series!! I may not watch the show as much without him there. I hope we get to see him somewhere else.
    anonymous anonymous 8/17/08 Reply
     
  • Jeff Goldblum - are you kidding! He has no charisma and plays every role exactly the same way. What a disappointment.
    anonymous anonymous 8/17/08 Reply
     
  • I am stunned and very disappointed Cris Noth is leaving Criminal Intent as I was when he left the original Law and Order. I waited and hoped he would come back and was glad to see him on CI now he leaves again. Why?
    anonymous anonymous 8/17/08 Reply
     
  • Goren has got to be the smarte4st cop on TV, yet he always messes aboutata crime scene, and no matter how obscure, he can find the elusive clue, not with detective work but with a knowledge of every subject under the sun.I find him OTT and just unbelievable. Logan on the other hand is a truly believable cop charactr, world weary and wise. I would like to see Logan with Green, or with Stabler in SVU.
    anonymous anonymous 8/17/08 Reply
     
  • mike logan :)
    anonymous anonymous 8/17/08 Reply
     
  • I will miss him a lot he is the reason I watch the show. I loved him on law * order as lennys partner. He will be greatly missed.
    anonymous anonymous 8/17/08 Reply
     
  • Sorry to hear Noth is leaving the show, he has made it so much more being there. But if Jeff is taking his place i can see a lot will happen with him He is just as great. Thanks for choosing such a good actor.
    anonymous anonymous 8/17/08 Reply
     
  • Sorry to see Chris Noth leave the series but casting Jeff Goldblum in this series was a stroke of genius. You people don't get it....ithis show is all about characters. You don't get too much more "character" than Jeff Goldblum. If he bring some of the quirkiness he exhibited in "Raines" to Criminal Intent....it should make for a very mix. No one could be any "quirkier" than D'Onofrio. He's one odd dude. I wonder why he's let himself go the last couple of years. I can handle the excess poundage but that ugly scraggly beard gotta go.
    anonymous anonymous 8/18/08 Reply
     
  • Chris Noth is is gone. Deal with it. There has only been one irreplaceable actor in any of the Law and Order shows....and that was Jerry Orbach. (Miss ya Lenny!) The Law and Order family of shows is all about good acting, tight direction and well written scripts. Goldblum is a pro with an oddball personality that will no doubt fit in very nicely. I loved Goldblum in remake of "The Fly" and, except for the dinosaurs, he stole Jurassic Park.
    anonymous anonymous 8/18/08 Reply
     
  • Yes! All our family will miss him!!!

    Why is he leaving the show?!

    Nataly.
    anonymous anonymous 8/18/08 Reply
     
  • I quit watching original when Orbach died. I, apparently along with many, many others, love Chris Noth as Mike Logan and hate that he's leaving. I didn't think last night's "final" episode did him justice as a send-off. Doesn't anyone know why he's leaving? I think Jeff Goldblum will be a good replacement; he's really a good actor.
    anonymous anonymous 8/18/08 Reply
     
  • I will miss Chris Noth as Detective Logan on Criminal Intent as I missed him on the earlier episodes of Law & Order. I hope he has bigger and better opportunities awaiting him.
    anonymous anonymous 8/18/08 Reply
     
  • Yes, most definitely will my husband & I miss him. We loved him on the original series of L&O and was sorry to see him leave at that time. I really don't think Jeff can is going to ever replace Chris. In fact we probably won't watch it on the nights he is on it. I wish the brass would give Chris the raise and get on with the show.
    anonymous anonymous 8/18/08 Reply
     
  • Dick Wolf is pleased to have his shows more plot driven. Perhaps this is a good thing (insures longevity of any series- if costs are kept to a minimum)? That said, Noth was really good.

    Tonight's last episode was one of the best.

    Maybe he'll return as a guest in a follow/up to this last episode.
    anonymous anonymous 8/18/08 Reply
     
  • Please don't leave Chris Noth. I Love you on the show. I love you on all the shows
    anonymous anonymous 8/18/08 Reply
     
  • Please do leave the show. It will never be the same again.
    anonymous anonymous 8/18/08 Reply
     
  • Yes, I will truly miss Chris Noth in Law & Order: Criminal Intent. I have enjoyed his character since the original Law & Order Series.
    anonymous anonymous 8/19/08 Reply
     
  • YES!!!! I like him very mudh as Mike Logan but I like him in any thing that he does!!!!
    anonymous anonymous 8/20/08 Reply
     
  • I hate to see Chris Noth leave L&O. I loved his character in the original series and was elated when I learned he was joining CI. And one thing I enjoyed about the series in the differences in the two lead actors, the two teams of detectives. I'll continue to watch CI but I doubt Jeff Goldblum will make anyone forget Det. Mike Logan.
    anonymous anonymous 8/20/08 Reply
     
  • Chris North was one of my favorites. Such an intense personality and one could never judge just when he could just fly off the handle or be a simple good guy
    anonymous anonymous 8/21/08 Reply
     
  • Chis North aka Mike Logan was such an intense personality. One could never tell when he would just "fly off the handle" or be just a good guy
    anonymous anonymous 8/21/08 Reply
     
  • I LOVE Chris North! Bring him back!!
    anonymous anonymous 8/21/08 Reply
     
  • I loved the Mike Logan character. Quit watching Law & Order when he left that one. Would catch CI ever so often, but never missed CI when Logan was on. I have the 1st 5 seasons of Law & Order on DVD. Hope they will do a DVD of CI with only the Logan episodes.
    anonymous anonymous 8/21/08 Reply
     
  • I'm a chris noth fan. I didn't like l+o:ci+i'm gLad he quit.i hope he'll be in more interesting projects.
    anonymous anonymous 8/21/08 Reply
     
  • I really love Goren and Eames as the CI detectives, why have another pair of detectives at all? I was so disappointed when they weren't on every episode. They are brilliant in those roles.
    anonymous anonymous 8/21/08 Reply
     
  • yeah chris is way better den da other guy haha lol but he is
    anonymous anonymous 8/23/08 Reply
     
  • How are you going to say Jeff cant replace Chris when you cant even recall MIKE Logan's frist name. Go Jeff I think He would be a great addition to the cast.
    anonymous anonymous 8/25/08 Reply
     
  • the show willNOT be the same without Chris
    anonymous anonymous 8/26/08 Reply
     
  • I will miss chris alot, he is why I watch C.I.Ihave watched Law and Order, since it started. Many years ,he will be greatly missed.
    anonymous anonymous 9/4/08 Reply
     
  • I will miss seeing Chris North. CI is one of my favorite shows. I do love seeing detective Goran and Eames though--they are my favorite.
    anonymous anonymous 9/8/08 Reply
     
  • Yes I will miss him! I have been watching the L&O's (all of the spin-offs too) since they started and Logan was an integral part of the series. He was very good in L&O and even better in L&O CI. Now that he is a new Daddy and lives in New York, I would think he would want steady work instead of movies. Perhaps NBC had a part in his decision. Regardless, NBC lost out. Goren is weird and irritating. Noth carried his role well.
    anonymous anonymous 9/14/08 Reply
     
  • I have always loved Chris!!
    And will miss him....again.
    anonymous anonymous 11/10/08 Reply
     
  • Why is Noth leaving ?
    And how can i watch the episode where he does leave online ?
    anonymous anonymous 12/20/08 Reply
     
  • Oh well, he's a good actor, but I only started watching the ones with him in it recently. In the past I'd quickly move on when I realized it was that pair rather then the more interesting pair. The CI with Goren makes you think. Norths episodes are ok but come off as just another cop show to me most of the time. Besides hard to love a guy who'd willingly star in Sex in City. Blah
    anonymous anonymous 12/29/08 Reply
     
  • anonymous anonymous 1/22/09 Reply
     
  • please do not let Chris North leave law and order. I think he looks like Victor Mature. very handsome guy.
    anonymous anonymous 1/22/09 Reply
     
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    anonymous anonymous 1/25/09 Reply
     
  • We only like Law & Order C. I. with Chris Noth.
    Can't stand D'nofrio's type of acting.
    Logan will be missed, just as he was the first time.
    Our favorite's were always Orbach and Noth.
    Joan Smith
    anonymous anonymous 2/6/09 Reply
     
  • He's the best part! I like Jeff Goldblum, so guess I'll have to wait and see. Why did Noth leave? Maybe a better offer somewhere?
    anonymous anonymous 2/23/09 Reply
     
  • yea ill miss him, i only watch that show cause of him and vincent difriono( i know i spelled the name wrong). i think chris did a great job on that show. i think jeff should stick with working with dinosaurs...see more
    anonymous anonymous 3/9/09 Reply
     
  • YES - PLEASE BRING HIM BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11
    anonymous anonymous 3/10/09 Reply
     
  • Noth will be missed very much. I am a committed watcher of Law and Order and do hate to see change come and people replaced. When my other actors left other Law and Order shows, the show lost me as a viewer. I do hope this works for the show.
    anonymous anonymous 3/25/09 Reply
     
  • Hate to see the show loose an important character.
    anonymous anonymous 3/25/09 Reply
     
  • yes I always liked mike Logan. I remember (years ago)I sat down to watch LA Law, and Law & Order was on -with chris noth & George zugunda,I became so engrossed,I could not walk away. So I will always like these 2 together-.I lke all of the characters.but the banter of these 2 as partners the libral vs the conservetive was unique.anyay,I only hope it s not something btwn him and Dick wolf again n.Never to sa Idon't love jeff goldblum
    anonymous anonymous 3/28/09 Reply
     
  • Chris Noth was the best thing that ever happened to Law and Order.
    anonymous anonymous 3/29/09 Reply
     
  • I agree with everyone - BRING CHRIS NOTH BACK!!!
    anonymous anonymous 3/29/09 Reply
     
  • Noth was cool , but the character never really fit the premise of the show. We'll have to see about Goldblum ; his character sounds a bit more " Major Case " than Logan did. Still , Noth will be missed , but it was his choice.
    anonymous anonymous 4/6/09 Reply
     
  • I'm glad he's off. I didn't like his character. Not sure about Jeff either though. I do love Bobby Goran and the chemistry between him and Ames.
    How did they take Chris off the show. I must have missed it
    anonymous anonymous 4/7/09 Reply
     
  • Yes I will definitely miss Noth. But I always thought he was too good an actor to be in a series anyhow. Jeff Bloom will be interesting.But Noth was special, huh girls?
    Patricia in Memphis
    anonymous anonymous 4/19/09 Reply
     
  • Yes he will be missed. Logan has a style about him. Grorn is the top of the male crew, but they all compliment one another. Great show. Will have to see what the new guy will be like. he already seems y.....how he works out. The writer will see to that along with director and producer....keep up the good work.
    anonymous anonymous 4/26/09 Reply
     
  • I will miss Chris Noth's Detective Mike Logan on Law and Order: Criminal Intent very much. He is a fantastic actor and really did a great job when he joined an already extremely talented cast. I especially love Vince D'Onofrio as Robert Goren. Not much of a Jeff Goldblum fan.
    anonymous anonymous 5/4/09 Reply
     
  • I have enjoyed Chris Noth ever sind the first time I saw him and how much he looked like Victor Mature...Hope he will not think this is a bad thing considering how handsome both of them are .......
    anonymous 5 lisylynne 6/6/09 Reply
     
  • I have enjoyed Chris Noth ever sind the first time I saw him and how much he looked like Victor Mature...Hope he will not think this is a bad thing considering how handsome both of them are .......
    anonymous 5 lisylynne 6/6/09 Reply
     
  • Jeff Goldbloom he is a bith
    anonymous anonymous 6/30/09 Reply
     
  • fuge Jeff Goldbloom he is a bith
    anonymous anonymous 6/30/09 Reply
     
  • sorry about my comment my new one says geff goldbloom Rocks
    anonymous anonymous 6/30/09 Reply
     
    • i ment jeff sorry
      anonymous anonymous 6/30/09