🔍 Why Cameron Isn’t Coming Back as a Regular

• Cameron’s storyline was essentially wrapped by the end of Season 6: he reconciles with his ex and leaves Virgin River for Clear River (and potentially San Diego), offering closure to his arc with Muriel and other characters Screen Rant+4Screen Rant+4Soapspoilers+4.

• Though still mentioned fondly by showrunner Smith — “he will always be a part of the world” — his departure makes narrative sense given the focus of Season 7 on new arcs such as Mel & Jack’s marriage, the clinic’s future, and other storylines like Hope, Brie, and the twins Marie Claire+2Reddit+2Dexerto+2.

🌟 Who Else Won’t Be Back for Season 7

• Lexa Doig’s Paige Lassiter is confirmed to be exiting the series as well. Showrunner Smith has stated, “there’s no plans to see Paige again” Dexerto+15Just Jared+15Just Jared+15.

✅ What to Expect in Season 7 (Confirmed Returnees + Departures)

🧠 Could Cameron Still Return?

Though he won’t be a regular in this upcoming installment, Smith hasn’t closed the book on Cameron completely — the showrunner has expressed openness to future visitor appearances. So there’s still room for a cameo if it fits the story in later seasons or special episodes GlamourScreen Rant.

TL;DR

• Cameron Hayek (Mark Ghanimé): Not returning as a series regular in Season 7, but future guest appearances are possible.

• Paige Lassiter (Lexa Doig): Exiting the series.

• Main characters like Mel, Jack, Doc, etc. are confirmed to return.

• New faces like Sara Canning and Cody Kearsley are joining next season.