At “CSI”, recent negotiations with William Peterson went well. Now another series original may be leaving. TVGuide’s Ausiello has:

Sources confirm to me exclusively that original CSIer Gary Dourdan — whose contract is also set to expire next month — is leaving the show. Although a precise timeframe is not known, CSI’s May 15 season finale could serve as Warrick’s swan song.

Regarding Dourdan’s exit, a CBS spokesperson says, “We can’t confirm or deny this information.”

I came to “CSI” late, so my opinion of Warrick may be incomplete. His leaving doesn’t bother me at all. I have been disappointed with his storyline lately, and it’s probably time for him to move on. The flagship “CSI” needs some new blood, and the Warrick character is a good place to start.

Do you agree? Will you miss Warrick? Does CSI need new blood?