'NCIS' News: Why is Pauley Perrette Leaving After Season 15?
As one of the longest running TV series in the U.S., "NCIS" has received quite the following. Fans, who have been loyal to the show for the last 15 years. Character evolved and plotlines developed in a way that would ensure that the fans would look forward to another reason. However, recent reports have revealed that actress Pauley Perrette will be exiting the show after "NCIS" season 15.
Perrette portrays one of the most loved characters on the CBS series, resident forensic specialist, Abby Sciuto. Rumors of her departure have been abundant since the beginning of the year, and the actress has finally decided to address the speculations by turning to social media.
"So, it is true that I am leaving NCIS after this season. There have been all kinds of false stories as to why," said Perrette in a statement that she posted on her Twitter account. "It was a decision made last year. I hope everyone will love and enjoy EVERYTHING ABBY not only for the rest of this season but for everything she has given all of us for 16 years."
Furthermore, Perrette dispelled some of the rumors by saying that she is not planning to have a skin care line and that the network and the showrunners are not upset with her decision to leave "NCIS."
The news was met with disappointment from the fans, especially since she has been one of the original cast members that they have come to know and love throughout the 15 seasons of "NCIS." There is no information on how Perrette's Abby will exit the show, but fans are hoping that she will receive an ending that she deserves.
"NCIS" is a popular action and police-themed TV series. It first premiered back in 2003, and it has since garnered a positive reputation. "NCIS" airs Tuesdays on CBS at 8 p.m. EDT.
