Pauley Perrette Leaving ‘NCIS’ After 15 Seasons
It’s the end of an era. After 15 seasons on NCIS, Pauley Perrette is departing the CBS drama. The actress, who plays Abby Sciuto on the CBS drama, broke the news to fans over social media early Wednesday.
“So, it is true that I am leaving NCIS after this season. There have been all kinds of false stories as to why (NO I DON’T HAVE A SKIN CARE LINE AND NO MY NETWORK AND SHOW ARE NOT MAD AT ME!),” the actress wrote.
“It was a decision made last year. I hope everyone will love and enjoy EVERYTHING ABBY not only for the rest of this season but for everything she has given all of us for 16 years.”
So it is true that I am leaving NCIS…
There have been all kinds of false rumors as to why (NO I DON’T HAVE A SKIN CARE LINE… pic.twitter.com/gugM2a2ckT— Pauley Perrette (@PauleyP) October 4, 2017
Perrette is one of last two remaining original cast members including David McCallum and star/ executive producer Mark Harmon.
Perrette has been a fan-favorite of the series since its debut in 2003 as Abby, a peppy, goth-dressing forensic specialist.
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Ah man...
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I just hope that the leaving will be a good as when Michael left. She is also doing it the right way by giving the series a whole season to write her out. Good for her. God Bless Her and I hope she does real good at whatever she is going to do. BUT SHE WILL BE MISSED.
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Have watched every episode of every season it has been my favorite show for over 10 yrs. And I love how far everything has come but it is going to hurt losing Abby after all the other great ones you get attached to. Won't be the same. #Livingrocks
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I'm so sad your leaving. I know that you must move on sometime along this journey. You'll be greatly missed. There could be no other 'Abby' anywhere! We really loved watching you!
Good luck on your new adventure.
God bless you! Much love from one of your fans 💜🙏👏👏
Hugs, Kim
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Ab dont leave a bunch of us retired n.o.p.d. cops...won't have any one to say Jefferson Parish Louisiana like you do...lol
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Please don't go!!!!!😥
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Wow, this will really change the chemistry of that show. There gave been so many changes--most of the recent ones have not been good--but the constants have been Gibbs, Ducky, and Abby. I'm going to miss her!
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I guess I've not seen the latest ones - Michael Weatherly is still on the episodes I'm seeing, as are all the main characters.
David McCallum went to study forensics when he was hired for the role of M.E. and he ended up BEING an actual M.E that other M.E.'s have contacted for tough cases in the past 16 years. Keep in mind he was already in his early 70's when he did this 16 years ago - now how does that man stay so youthful and good looking ?! And he has such a sharp mind ! He looks the same as he did as Uri Kuryakin in Man from Uncle = a long ago Black and White TV series ! THAT MAN IS SO AMAZING !
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Illya Kuryakan was one of my favorite characters back in the '60s, so I was delighted when David McCallum played such a major role on NCIS. I agree, it's amazing that, at his age, he still looks so good. While I certainly understand his request, I hate that he's asked to have less on-screen time so he can spend more time on the east coast to be with his family. (I wonder if perhaps Robert Vaughn's death affected that decision in some way.) All these cast changes will create major changes in the program--and not for the better.
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Time to end NCIS. She's the spark.
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Ducky is a spark too = that man is amazing ! The two of them really made the show !
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