Mark Consuelos exits ‘Riverdale’: ‘Never before has playing a character that was so bad, felt so good’

Hiram Lodge dramatically left town during the fifth season finale of "Riverdale," and Mark Consuelos is leaving with him.

Consuelos, who has portrayed Hiram as a series regular since the second season premiere, has confirmed his exit from the CW's hit show.

"First and foremost, I would like to thank [showrunner] Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa for this incredible opportunity," Consuelos said in a statement, per Entertainment Weekly. "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."