Heartbreaking: Pauley Perrette’s Emotional Reaction to Mark Harmon’s Confession!

Polly Perrette’s departure from NCIS in 2018 left fans in shock, officially attributed to her character’s resignation following an assassination attempt. However, reports suggest that a significant factor behind the scenes was a clash with series lead Mark Harmon. The tension reportedly began in 2016 when Harmon’s dog bit a crew member. In her final episode, Perrette and Harmon didn’t share the screen, and her exit was creatively handled as Abby bid farewell through a letter. Perrette’s cryptic post-exit tweets hinted at workplace issues, later confirmed by CBS, which stated they addressed her concerns.

Despite fan hopes, Perrette declared on Twitter in 2019 that she would never return to NCIS. After retiring from acting in 2020, the likelihood of her making a comeback to the long-running series remains slim. The backstage drama adds to a history of challenges on the NCIS set, including Sasha Alexander’s exit during the show’s second season due to demanding schedules.