đ Why Cameron Isnât Coming Back as a Regular
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Cameronâs storyline was essentially wrapped by the end of SeasonâŻ6: 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
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Though still mentioned fondly by showrunner Smith â âhe will always be a part of the worldâ â his departure makes narrative sense given the focus of SeasonâŻ7 on new arcs such as Mel & Jackâs marriage, the clinicâs future, and other storylines like Hope, Brie, and the twins Marie Claire+2Reddit+2Dexerto+2.
đ Who Else Wonât Be Back for Season 7
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Lexa Doig’s Paige Lassiter is confirmed to be exiting the series as well. Showrunner Smith has stated, âthereâs no plans to see Paige againâ Dexerto+15Just Jared+15Just Jared+15.
â What to Expect in Season 7 (Confirmed Returnees + Departures)
| Status | Actors / Characters |
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| Staying | Mel (AlexandraâŻBreckenridge), Jack (MartinâŻHenderson), Doc (TimâŻMatheson), Hope (AnnetteâŻO’Toole), Lizzie (SarahâŻDugdale), Denny (Kai Bradbury), Brie (Zibby Allen), Brady (Benjamin Hollingsworth), Preacher (Colin Lawrence) and more people.com+7Spoilerverse+7Marie Claire+7 |
| Departing Regulars | Cameron (MarkâŻGhanimĂ©)*, Paige (LexaâŻDoig) |
| SeasonâŻ7 Casting Additions | Sara Canning (as investigator Victoria), Cody Kearsley (as Clay) Marie Clairehellomagazine.comSpoilerverse |
đ§ Could Cameron Still Return?
Though he wonât be a regular in this upcoming installment, Smith hasnât closed the book on Cameron completely â 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
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Cameron Hayek (Mark GhanimĂ©): Not returning as a series regular in SeasonâŻ7, but future guest appearances are possible.
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Paige Lassiter (Lexa Doig): Exiting the series.
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Main characters like Mel, Jack, Doc, etc. are confirmed to return.
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New faces like Sara Canning and Cody Kearsley are joining next season.
