User blog comment:LexiLexi/Jeanne Tripplehorn Replaces Paget Brewster on Criminal Minds/@comment-115.87.246.18-20120827213018

On the contrary, Paget replacing Lola Gaudini does qualify given that she went on to be one of the most popular characters on the show, far exceeding the popularity of the character/actress she replaced. Tripplehorn will be lucky to be that successful--or even reach the same popularity that Paget did.