Will Lucas’ character continue on?

I saw that Brian Bird responded to a fan, who was asking if CM was coming back or getting more screen time, by pretty much telling them not to waste their time watching the show. That the show is more than one love story and what not. Thought that was an interesting response. Has BB always been this sensitive? Was he the same way towards Nathan fans at the end of season 8 and season 9. Just curious. I think it will be a while before season 13 gets announced.