Last week, we reported that NCIS star Michael Weatherly is leaving the CBS series at the end of the current season. Now, TVInsider reports that his former love interest, Ziva David, will not be returning for the big farewell.
Weatherly has played Agent Tony DiNozzo since the series began in 2003.
CBS Entertainment president Glenn Geller said that the NCIS writers are currently “working on how Michael’s character will be written out.” Geller also mentioned that there are “not currently” plans for Ziva (Cote de Pablo) to return.
So what will happen without Weatherly? Geller hinted that the popular series might introduce some new characters:
It’s not a direct replacement of Tony DiNozzo, but we are looking at a couple of additions this season.”
NCIS is currently in the middle of its 13th season and remains the most-watched scripted show on network TV, with high ratings and an average so far of 16.966 million viewers per episode.
What do you think? Do you watch NCIS? Are you sad Tony is leaving? Will you watch without him?
Yes, I will be watching sad to see you go (TONY). I’m trying to be understanding.
Sad to see the Actor leave, I guess the ratings will determine the future. I have been a fan since Episode 1 (like so Many). I believe Series 7 through 10 were the best. Zive leaving was a big loss to the show, as she featured in so many of the personal sub plots, that space has not been filled. I still enjoy the show, although you drop another key character, the replacement will need to make up for Michael and also the slack remaining from Ziva’s exit – that’s a tall order.
don;t want him to go, loved him on the show,but i will miss him bad ,watch him on the show since it first started,and he is great.always getting in to trouble .but loved him anyway.tony thank;s for one great show,gonna miss you, but good luck in anything you do.
it’s the blend of characters that appeals to me and I look foward to episodes where Tony isn’t featured so prominently – Gibbs is my all time fav. Need to know where I can find the endless reruns that USA seems to have abandoned. Don’t have hi def, nor the expensive channels
Netflix has all 12 seasons
Wish he would not leave; enjoyed the times Robert Wagner appeared as his Dad. ‘Tis a great show.
I really thought they would leave the door open for Cote de Pablo to return in the future.
weatherly really is the personality of the show, outside abbie he really is the personality of the show. not bringing cote back just shows the show runners have never understood the real appeal of the show. i’m not watching as often now, i’ll stop altogether after this season
Hate to see Michael Weatherly go but it is his time to go
It’s sad to see him Michael/Tony go but I haven’t even been watching it regularly since Ziva left anyways… Been watching NCIS L.A. more..
I can’t believe the show with out Tony (Michael Weatherly) leaving the show when Cote de Pablo left the show when Emily(Bishop ) which replaced Ziva
Very sad for Weatherly leaving!!! I love Mark, but sorry just want be the same!
Don’t need to show Ziva to have him go to Israel to be with her.
I can’t imagine the show without Tony (Michael) but other great characters have left and been replaced over the last 13 years and the show is still great. Tony cannot be replaced but new characters can be brought in to make it interesting. Bishop has been a great addition. I will continue to watch with interest to see how the show evolves without Tony – he will be missed a great deal.
I never liked that character. Petulant, childish, vain and not funny. You’d think that ego would get in the way of his job performance
FOOF? uh yeah…. I think you’re the only person who didn’t like DiNozzo’s character… I actually watched a lot more once Ziva left…. I much preferred Kate and I even like the new blond. But once Tony is gone I won’t be watching. He’s the hottie that kept most of us women watching.
I’m very sad that Michael is leaving. I guess its time for him to branch out to new avenues. I wish him good luck.