Mark Consuelos is Leaving 'Riverdale' After Four Seasons

Mark Consuelos‘ time on Riverdale has come to an end.

Ahead of the season five finale on Wednesday (October 6), Riverdale creator Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa announced that the 50-year-old actor will no longer be a series regular on The CW series.

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“So tonight’s episode is Mark’s swan song playing our hunky villain Hiram Lodge on Riverdale after four insane, glorious years,” Roberto shared in a statement with Deadline.

Mark first joined Riverdale for season two back in 2017 as Hiram Lodge.

“From the moment Mark joined us, he was up for literally anything, a hundred per cent committed to making Archie’s life a living hell,” Roberto continued. “And what’s funny is, Mark couldn’t be more different from Hiram. A classy pro and the sweetest guy, always looking out for everyone. We wish Mark the best and hope this isn’t the last we’ve seen of Hiram Lodge.”

Mark also shared a statement on his exit.

“First and foremost, I would like to thank Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa for this incredible opportunity,” Mark said. “Never before has playing a character that was so bad, felt so good. Huge thanks to the Riverdale fandom, to the brilliant crew and amazing cast, whom I consider dear friends and family.”

Riverdale will return for season six on Tuesday, November 16th at 9/8c on The CW.