Former NCIS Stars Who Left The Series Due To Behind The Scenes Drama

Pauley Perrette portrayed the character of Abby Sciuto for 15 seasons before bidding farewell to “NCIS.” Abby, the beloved forensic specialist known for her distinctive gothic aesthetic and unwavering passion for her work, was a fan favorite throughout her tenure on the show. Despite Perrette’s prior announcement about leaving the long-running CBS series, the real shock came when she revealed that on-set violence was the reason for her exit.

In May 2018, following her final episode, Perrette took to X, formerly known as Twitter, writing, “There is a ‘machine’ keeping me silent, and feeding [false] stories about me,” adding, “He did it.” Later that day, she followed up with, “I left. Multiple Physical Assaults.” In June of the following year, Perrette implicated co-star Mark Harmon in the alleged assaults, admitting, “I am terrified of Harmon and him attacking me. I have nightmares about it.”

The reported feud between the former co-stars stemmed from Harmon repeatedly bringing his dog to set, even after it bit a crew member. According to The Wrap, Perrette felt uneasy about the dog’s presence on set. To manage the escalating tension, the production team scheduled Perrette and Harmon’s filming on separate days, ensuring they didn’t have to be on set together, not even for Perrette’s final scene. Despite their characters having a close bond, it seems this connection didn’t translate well to Perrette and Harmon’s real-life relationship.