TVLine has an update about Kate Callahan's (Jennifer Love Hewitt) replacement in season 11 of Criminal Minds.

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Despite reports suggesting that new guest star Aisha Tyler will be stepping into Hewitt's shoes, showrunner Erica Messer clarified that that was not exactly the case. She did add, though, that Tyler was definitely there to make up for A.J. Cook's absence from the first few episodes as she was on maternity leave and that there was scope for her to be returning in a more substantial, enduring role.

"...There's still no one replacing Kate. But we're looking forward to the opportunity to bring in other 'good guys' to be guest stars," she said.

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When asked if Tyler could be taken on to extend her role after Cook's return and end up helping fill the void left by Hewitt, Messer said that they'd love to have her continue with crew.

"We'd love to have her come play as often as possible, because she's amazing and she fit right in with the cast," Messser said.

Season 11 will premiere on Sept. 30 on CBS.

Watch the preview for the finale of season 10:

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