Viewers are curious to know why Randall McHolland, aka, Mouch didn’t appear in Chicago Fire Season 13 Episode 10. Portrayed by Christian Stolte, he is a beloved firefighter, currently working as a driver of Truck 81 at Firehouse 51. His abrupt absence from the latest episode has given rise to many speculations, including Stolte’s Mouch leaving the hit series.

So, are the rumors true? Here are the details.

Is Christian Stolte’s Mouch McHolland leaving Chicago Fire in Season 13?

No, Christian Stolte’s Mouch isn’t departing Chicago Fire in Season 13 (via NBC).

The current storyline has addressed Mouch’s absence from the show. He didn’t return from the Baltimore trip alongside Stella as he had to stay back to take a class. Upon Stella’s arrival, she asks Hermann about the acting lieutenant’s work in her absence. Hermann initially asks her about Mouch’s whereabouts and proceeds to criticize the lieutenant. He says, “He was terrible. He’s an embarrassment to the institution.”

Later, she informs Hermann that Mouch hasn’t come with her as he was required to take a class at the Fire Service Institute. Praising Mouch’s effortless skills, Hermann says, “Mouch is a natural. It was good seeing him get in on the action.” Considering Stella’s recent comments, fans need not worry as their beloved character will be back soon.

Will Mouch return in upcoming Chicago Fire Season 13 episodes?

Yes, Mouch will return in the upcoming Chicago Fire Season 13 episodes.

According to One Chicago Center, Stolte was only on an episode break. He is reportedly set to return in Episode 11. The upcoming episodes of Chicago Fire will air originally on NBC on Wednesdays at 9/8c.

The show will be made available to stream on Peacock the next day.