Emily Wickersham Spills All: Shocking Revelation Behind Her NCIS Exit!

At the conclusion of NCIS Season 18, Emily Wickersham bid farewell to her character, Eleanor “Ellie” Bishop, after a seven-season run. Despite initial speculation surrounding her departure, Wickersham did not provide an official reason at the time. However, in a subsequent Instagram post, she revealed her pregnancy, hinting that personal reasons might have influenced her decision to leave the show. In the season finale titled “Rule 91,” fans witnessed Bishop’s exit as it was unveiled that she had leaked a confidential NSA file, leading to her dismissal from NCIS.

The intricately crafted plot, orchestrated by ex-CIA instructor Odette Malone, set the stage for an undercover mission, leaving room for Bishop’s potential return in the future. Wickersham’s departure joined the ranks of other notable exits from the series, including Mark Harmon, who portrayed Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs, and Maria Bello, who portrayed Forensic Psychologist Jack Sloane.