Erinn Hayes, who portrayed Kevin James’ wife Donna in Season 1 of the CBS sitcom, will not be returning for Season 2.
It is currently unknown how Kevin Can Wait will address Hayes’ absence, that the sitcom is heading in a new creative direction.
Leah Remini, who guest starred in the two-part season finale of Kevin James’ freshman comedy, is joining the cast of the CBS sitcom as a series regular for its second season.