All Rights Reserved. "So, being the mentalist that he is, he shoves Van Pelt forward to talk the bride into getting married." And as Van Pelt recounted for the bride all the hurt and regrets she herself has. "NCIS" star Cote de Pablo announced she'll leave the series after wrapping up Ziva's storyline in the beginning of Season 11. The ratings are not exactly great, so it would not be a shock to see this be the end of the road. One of the primary reasons that the characters are leaving is simply to inject a little bit of a different energy into the show the rest of the way, which is going to be in part thanks to the fact that the story will be changed dramatically. The Mentalist s Amanda Righetti is expecting her first child this spring with husband Jordan Alan, which has prompted the usual speculation about her characters future as a mom. She and Jane then talk about the situation. While she is being loaded onto an ambulance, Rigsby tells her he loves her. Craig OLaughlin is a major antagonist who appeared in The Mentalist, he was also an FBI agent and a recurring character in the series. In the season 4s finale The Crimson Hat, after being fired from the CBI, Jane finds himself in a Las Vegas bar, where he meets an attractive woman named Lorelei (Emmanuelle Chriqui). 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Rigsby, after being in a shootout, tells Van Pelt he will get another job for them to be together. In the 12th episode of Season 4, he reappeared as an hallucination after the evidence laboratory returned the heart necklace to Grace Van Pelt and she was involved in a car accident. In many respects, yes. In the episode "Red in Tooth and Claw", Van Pelt asks Lisbon if she can take an intensive computer course which will require her to be gone for some time. If you like TVLine, you'll LOVE our email news alerts! Grace Van Pelt/Played by. Later, when questioned by Rigsby, Van Pelt quickly claims, "That just came out. Its very hard, I think, to make sure that you honor the life of that character and do it in such a way that makes people feel like that character has been fairly treated in his or her departure. Knew Grace shouldn't have gotten into that car,that lady is craycray..#TheMentalist #GoodbyeWayneandGrace, Kanani Rodriguez (@Redvelvetsweet) March 24, 2014. This was one of the harder stories Ive ever had to break because it was really three big stories. But beyond that, in terms of the back half of the season, were still exploring where that goes. I said, Im just going to let you know, Bruno, that I do look particularly good in a Batman costume. He said, Thats great, but unfortunately [on Gotham] Bruce Wayne is 11. Now that the case is closed, Jane and the series will move in a new direction, Heller said. PMC Entertainment. I applaud every one of my wonderful tweeps who helped trend #GoodbyeWayneandGrace pic.twitter.com/pxSN5caeqx, Wayne Rigsby and Van Pelt have officially left the building. She seems to enjoy working with Cho; she is open with him and considers him a friend, although she doesn't always appreciate his straightforward manner. After six years, you end up seeing more of them than you do your own family, so it was a sad day to say goodbye but I felt like wed really, really closed the chapter in a very appropriate way. In another episode, Grace is shot (while wearing a kevlar vest) and is taken to the hospital. Does Van Pelt have a bun in the oven? TVLINE | Of course, the news of your departure leaked back in August. The Inclusion List Launches To Showcase Effects Of, Flores Case Advances as Dolphins Claims Head to 'Judge'Goodell, High Risks, Low Wages, Insane Hours: VFX Workers Say They Are, Dan Harmon's 'Krapopolis' Renewed for Season 3 as Series, Dogs Barking? March 24, 2014, 2:23 AM Hopefully, if you're on the East Coast, you caught that March Madness delayed Sunday's episode of "The Mentalist" by about 40 minutes, because it was an important one. I sat down with the writers and we were trying to work out how best to say goodbye to a beloved character and give it a proper finale, and I think where weve ended up in this episode is a real fitting tribute. Over time, however, he was revealed to be a coward as he wasn't willing to risk himself to protect Van Pelt during a shootout with a suspect. Van Pelt didn't notice O'Laughlin's cowardice, but Rigsby did -- and made sure he had her back. Gutted to know that was their last episode. Matt Webb Mitovich / Rigsby elected to put in for a transfer to the San Francisco office while Van Pelt stayed in her job at the main office in Sacramento. After his stellar work on the case (and a recovery, of course), Rigsby was offered a full-time position with the FBI, but he turned it down as the couple decided to leave the law enforcement life behind. She tends to be overly sensitive at times, but is very intelligent. Your email address will not be published. Her final appearance on the show was in the very last episode of the series, Season 7 episode 13, White Orchids at Jane and Lisbons wedding. After the case is closed, they get back together. Sure, but at the same time, there is plenty of reason to be skeptical and uncertain about the road ahead for the two. At the mountain cabin where Madeleine Hightower was hiding, he killed two police officers; got the drop on Teresa Lisbon, Hightower, and Van Pelt; and shot Lisbon, wounding her in the shoulder. Kinda unfair that they dragged out this stupid red john story about 4 years too long and so those two have to go? Where is Kelly Severide. The actress rep confirmed the happy news to Access Hollywood on Friday. That led Homeland Security agent Bob Kirkland to torture him and cut his thumb off. Simon Baker (Patrick Jane) is from Tasmania, Australia; Robin Tunney (Teresa Lisbon) is from Illinois; Owain Yeoman (Wayne Rigsby) is from Wales, UK and Amanda Righetti (Grace Van Pelt) is from Utah. The best show recs delivered to your inbox. In the meantime, Righetti confirms that Van Pelt and Rigsby will play a role in the show's post-Red John era, which kicks off in the Dec. 1 episode (following a two-year time jump). Its exciting for us. During season four, she seems a little over the edge. He is shot dead by Van Pelt and Hightower after he shoots and wounds Lisbon. Amanda Righetti and Owain Yeoman are leaving "The Mentalist," according to a report on TVLine. She appears along with Rigsby and their two kids. Gale Bertram The Mentalist airs Sundays at 10 p.m. on CBS. So we sort of are outsourced and freelanced with the FBI, and thats how we fit in.(Reporting by Scott Huver), The Inclusion List Launches To Showcase Effects Of, Flores Case Advances as Dolphins Claims Head to 'Judge'Goodell, High Risks, Low Wages, Insane Hours: VFX Workers Say They Are, Dan Harmon's 'Krapopolis' Renewed for Season 3 as Series, Dogs Barking? After his stellar work on the case (and a recovery, of course), Rigsby was offered a full-time position with the FBI, but he turned it down as the couple decided to leave the law enforcement life behind. Her final appearance on the show was in the very last episode of the series, Season 7 episode 13, White Orchids at Jane and Lisbons wedding. Love the new pace & story lines of tonite's show yay Rigsby & Vanpelt! Wayne Rigsby and Van Pelt have officially left the building. Minelli retired following the murders of Sam Bosco and his team, all committed by Red John's accomplice Rebecca. I really enjoyed a couple of the Jane/McAllister scenes, the tension that exists there, but at the end of the day, it was the emotional stuff that I got caught up in, writing Rigsbys abrupt proposal. While on the trail of a killer targeting old CBI agents last week, the team runs across Richard Haibach, who Jane had put on his fake list of Red John suspects earlier in the season. Rigsby was loyal to Lisbon, always following her orders, but he was also quick to go along with one of Jane's unconventional plans. Is it easy to be happy for Rigsby and Val Pelt right now on The Mentalist season 6? CBI criminal consultant and former sham psychic Patrick Jane is closing in on the elusive serial killer Red John who murdered Janes family years before. Van Pelt works with Rigsby and Cho most of the time, but occasionally works with Jane or Lisbon. Tabitha Maybe the Riddler? Dominique Gross (@FunChymom) March 24, 2014. Jisbon is a fanbase-coined shipper term for the romantic relationship formed at the end of season 6 between CBI consultant Patrick Jane and team leader Teresa Lisbon on The Mentalist. RELATED | The Mentalist Season 6 Spoilers Lisbons New Romance, First Photo. Were very much aware of the interest and desire of Lisbon and Jane. If you like TVLine, you'll LOVE our email news alerts! The two original cast members will exit toward the end of Season 6 of "The Mentalist," likely as a result of the unmasking of Red John, TVLine reports. Any on-set antics? The team is good when they solve stuff together. By The original cast are TOO valuable playing off each other. Rigsby gets a little crazy on Haibach, who turns the tables on them Rigsby and Jane working together! In the episode "Red Velvet Cupcakes", Van Pelt and Rigsby go undercover as a couple with relationship problems. Owain Yeoman Tells Us What He'll Miss Most About 'The Mentalist', Chris Pine admits 'it does look' like Harry Styles spit on him but this is what actually happened, Rebel Wilson 'collapsed' after Ramona Agruma proposal: 'I was so overwhelmed', Amy Grant recalls being 'so scared' to return to touring following serious bike accident, Travis Scott being sought by NYPD after alleged nightclub assault, Zachary Levi talks 'Shazam!' Poor Amanda! Be sure to share your thoughts below! Awesome! The Red John mystery also took center stage, with Patrick Jane (Simon Baker) and Teresa Lisbon (Robin Tunney) focusing on suspect Sheriff Tom McAllister (Xander Berkeley), who has appeared only twice before, after finding out that the culprit wasnt fond of heights. Reunion -- Get Details on Larry Manetti's Visit, Need Another 'Cocaine Bear' Fix? She is the rookie of the team who is new to the job in the pilot episode. The Mentalist s Amanda Righetti is expecting her first child this spring with husband Jordan Alan, which has prompted the usual speculation about her characters future as a mom. Now that Rigsby and Van Pelt are married, do other characters especially Jane and Lisbon warm to the idea of taking the next step? According to The Mentalist Code, he received his name from Dr. Richard Kimble, just as Red John received his name from Fred Johnson, the one-armed man on The Fugitive. Why did Rigsby leave The Mentalist? For a long time, what kept them apart was there were no office relationships permitted at the CBI, and once that fell to the wayside, as writers, it was the question of whats stopping them? In the episode My Blue Heaven, it is revealed that Rigsby and Van Pelt have a daughter named Maddy. Craig O'Laughlin This is because shes pregnant, and last night you could really tell in the scene where she was talking to Lisbon. Van Pelt and O'Laughlin get engaged in the episode Blood for Blood, stunning Rigsby, who still loves her. She always refers to Lisbon as "Boss" or "the boss", even when Teresa isn't around. Watch Sneak, The Voice Needs to Make This Change in Season 23 and We Mean, How The Mandalorian Wrote Out Gina Carano Is Cara Dune Still, Blue Bloods Hosts Magnum, P.I. After his stellar work on the case (and a recovery, of course), Rigsby was offered a full-time position with the FBI, . They had the love story realized with the marriage earlier in the season, and all the really worthwhile, creative stories have been told from Rigsby and Van Pelts point of view. One of the primary reasons that the characters are leaving is simply to inject a little bit of a different energy into the show the rest of the way, which is going to be in part thanks to the fact that the story will be changed dramatically. Jane appears to have a fondness for Grace, as much as she does for him; theirs appears to be like a sibling relationship, and Jane tends to favor her over Cho and Rigsby. Officers Cole and Mayers (shot in the head). Amanda Righetti (born April 4, 1983) is an American actress. That led . Grace's cousin is supposedly a psychic, causing her to sometimes argue with Jane about matters of faith. Is it an understandable one? Wedding bells are upon us on The Mentalist. After his stellar work on the case (and a recovery, of course), Rigsby was offered a full-time position with the FBI, but he turned it down as the couple decided to leave the law enforcement life behind. The things weve been teasing and hinting for five, six years, we get to dig in and write. In fact, the homicide in this case is the casual element that forces Rigsby and Van Pelt into the world of a big wedding and stirs up a lot of [feelings] and forces them to face a lot of their hopes and dreams. Write by: . After his stellar work on the case (and a recovery, of course), Rigsby was offered a full-time position with the FBI, but he turned it down as the couple decided to leave the law enforcement life behind. It was six years in the making, but Wayne Rigsby ( Owain Yeoman) and Grace Van Pelt ( Amanda Righetti) finally tied the knot. It has been shown that Jane enjoys messing with Grace. Amanda RighettiThe Mentalist I cant give away exactly who it is, but the person who does end up being the main antagonist in the episode is brilliantly played. Folks. #keepthefunnytoo it's way better than any csi with its humor :), KellyVanKekerix (@van_kekerix) March 24, 2014, Tonight's mentalist had me nervous to the point where my dad knew I was shaking because the couch was shaking @OYeoman #worried4rigspelt. Jane and Lisbon are happily married, with the ceremony's guests including Lisbon's brothers, as well as Van Pelt and Rigsby. Also, Grace was so badass in this episode! Why did Van Pelt and Rigsby leave the mentalist? The CBI, and particularly Rigsby and Cho, are together taking matters into their own hands, saying that if someone attacks us personally this is a personal call to arms for us. The Dec. 1 episode flashes forward two years and will explore whether Jane has found gratification and the consequences he must face. Eric Winter He played in the NFL until he was injured. Keller locates the home and walks through the open door, where he's apprehended by a large team of FBI agents anticipating his arrival, including the pistol-packing bride. "We're trying to build some momentum that is going to propel us to a midseason climax," executive producer and writer of Sunday's episode Daniel Cerone tells THR. ! Why did Minnelli leave the mentalist? Van Pelt is Van Gone. Family Stay tuned guys it's about to get REAL! Abbott tries to get them to come back, because of course you're going to try to keep a guy who's bulletproof, but neither Rigsby or Van Pelt are having any of it. Were there discussions on how you wanted to handle the Rigsby/Van Pelt wedding? It was always [meant to happen] on or around the episode that we ended up leaving. That was a little bit befuddling for the mind. Why did Amanda leave mentalist? E-mail: Philiana.Ng@THR.com Quiet the Pain With the Best Insoles for Plantar, TVLine is a part of Penske Media Corporation. October 18, 2013 @ Grace Van Pelt Rigsby is a fictional character on the CBS crime drama The Mentalist, portrayed by Amanda Righetti. But does this mean that there is a conclusion for the two characters written out already? Twitter: @insidethetube, Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day, Inside the business of TV with breaking news, expert analysis and showrunner interviews. She starts going to therapy towards the beginning of the season, but it is presumed she no longer is. In the episode "Bloodshot", Jane makes a remark about Van Pelt's character, stating, " you're deeply repressed and emotionally shut down because of a trauma in your past that you've never spoken of to anyone ever even yourself" which Van Pelt's facial expression seems to confirm. Filming locations The first episode of the season The Desert Rose was filmed in Bombay Beach, California. Why did Van Pelt and Rigsby leave the mentalist? If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. Amanda RighettiThe Mentalist Grace Van Pelt/Played by