After months of uncertainty, Chicago Fire fans can finally breathe a sigh of relief—Taylor Kinney is officially returning for Season 14! NBC has confirmed that all leads from the One Chicago universe, including Kinney (Kelly Severide), Miranda Rae Mayo (Stella Kidd), and Dermot Mulroney (Chief Dom Pascal), have signed new contracts to continue their fiery run on the long-running procedural drama.
The Season 13 finale left viewers reeling after a game-changing moment: Stella discovered she’s pregnant. The surprise baby news adds a thrilling new layer of emotional complexity for Stella and Severide—especially considering the couple’s tumultuous past, from trust issues to high-stakes rescues that have pushed them to the brink.
But it’s not just the personal drama heating up Firehouse 51. With NBC confirming 21-episode seasons for all One Chicago shows—including Chicago Med and Chicago P.D.—fans can expect plenty of crossover action, intense rescues, and, of course, emotional stakes that hit just as hard as the explosions. However, there’s a new twist: cast members will now be written out of a few episodes here and there due to cost-cutting measures, so don’t be surprised if your favorite firefighter takes an unexpected break during the season.
Taylor Kinney, who has embodied Kelly Severide since Chicago Fire premiered in 2012, had previously stepped away from the show briefly, leading to speculation about his future. Now, after months of contract limbo, fans can celebrate the fact that the soul of Firehouse 51 is here to stay. With the upcoming season diving into fatherhood, career shifts, and deeper personal reckonings, Severide’s character arc is poised for a powerful evolution.
Meanwhile, off-screen, Kinney is enjoying his own chapter of new beginnings. After a high-profile past relationship with Lady Gaga, the actor surprised fans with a quiet wedding to Ashley Cruger last year. Their low-key romance bloomed into a beautiful partnership, making headlines when the couple made their red carpet debut at Operation Smile’s annual charity ski event.
As for the future of Chicago Fire, the stakes have never been higher. With a baby on the way, shifting team dynamics, and more dangerous calls on the horizon, Season 14 promises to blend heart-pounding action with raw, human storytelling. Fans can look forward to seeing Stella and Severide navigate their most personal rescue yet—parenthood.
NBC’s One Chicago lineup continues to dominate Wednesdays, drawing nearly 46 million viewers across NBC and Peacock. With Kinney’s return and explosive new storylines brewing, Chicago Fire isn’t slowing down—it’s about to light up primetime all over again.
Catch the Season 14 premiere of Chicago Fire this fall on NBC. Firehouse 51 is back in action—and this time, the flames are even closer to home.
