“Untold Secrets Revealed: The Explosive Truth About Pauley Perrette and Cote De Pablo’s Feud on NCIS – You Won’t Believe What Really Happened!”

Successful television shows can sometimes experience behind-the-scenes drama, and “NCIS” is no exception. With 18 seasons and counting, the show has had its share of sh0cking departures, some of which were not without controversy.

One such departure was that of Cote de Pablo, known for her role as Ziva David, a fan favorite. Her decision to leave the show in 2013 surprised both fans and co-stars alike. De Pablo remained tight-lipped about her reasons for leaving, citing personal issues. Her brief return in Season 17 still did not shed light on the matter, as she expressed her reluctance to discuss it. However, it became evident that her exit was marred by conflicts with co-star Pauley Perrette.

The departure of de Pablo came as a surprise to the cast, including Perrette, who, during a 2013 Summer TCA press event, expressed their surprise but also their well-wishes for her. Perrette emphasized that there was no backstage drama influencing de Pablo’s decision to leave.

While Perrette’s remarks appeared diplomatic, they were overshadowed by her choice of attire during the event. She wore a t-shirt that read “I love my job,” which some fans interpreted as a subtle dig at de Pablo for leaving. Adding fuel to the potential drama, Perrette followed this appearance with a tweet containing the same message and the hashtag “#NCIS.”

This brief feud led Perrette to temporarily deactivate her Twitter account due to ongoing exchanges between her supporters and de Pablo’s fans on social media. There were even unconfirmed reports that de Pablo had called Perrette, urging her to stop tweeting about her departure.

De Pablo’s sudden exit presented challenges for the show’s production. According to David McCallum, who plays Donald “Ducky” Mallard on the show, her departure forced the writers to rework the first five episodes of Season 11. McCallum expressed frustration and anger at her abrupt departure, considering it illogical for a leading lady in a globally popular show to walk away just days before production was set to begin.

Despite the difficulties caused by de Pablo’s departure, “NCIS” continued successfully, and she eventually made a recurring return in Seasons 16 and 17.