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Known for her iconic role as Abby Sciuto, the beloved forensic scientist, Pauley Perrette's exit from NCIS was officially explained through a dramatic on-screen narrative. Pauley Perrette's departure from NCIS in 2018 sparked controversy among the fans.
During the final episodes featuring the character, Abby survives an assassination attempt but decides to leave her job to honor a fallen colleague by starting a charity in England. This leads to her exit from the show's plot line. However, rumors suggested that the true reason for her departure was the behind-the-scenes conflict with co-star Mark Harmon when tensions arose after Harmon's dog bit a crew member.
Perrette was said to have been uncomfortable with the continued presence of the dog on set. Reportedly, the conflict that took place between her and Harmon ultimately impacted her choice to depart from the show. It left her fans with a blend of sorrow and intrigue regarding the true motives behind her departure.
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The true reason behind Pauley Perrette leaving NCIS
On-Screen Exit: Assassination Attempt
Abby Sciuto, portrayed by Pauley Perrette, encountered a distressing predicament in her concluding plotline on NCIS. During the intense episode, MI6 Agent Clayton Reeves valiantly gives up his life to protect Abby from an assassin.
Despite sustaining injuries, Abby manages to survive and decides to resign from her job to pay tribute to Clayton's memory by establishing a charitable organization in England. This narrative was presented as the official justification for Abby's departure from the show, offering a poignant and heroic conclusion for her character.
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Rumors say it's about the off-screen tensions with Mark Harmon
While the on-screen explanation for Pauley Perrette's exit was straightforward, off-screen events hinted at a complicated picture. Reportedly Perrette had a falling out with co-star Mark Harmon. The tension between them allegedly began when Harmon's dog bit a crew member on set.
The injury was serious and the victim required 15 stitches. Perrette, a staunch proponent of animal rights, allegedly felt uneasy about the dog's presence from that time. The situation intensified and it left the working environment in utter tension. Significantly, Perrette and Harmon did not have any scenes together in her last episode and that reflected the division between them.
Official Statements and Social Media Revelations
Following her departure, Pauley Perrette took to social media to address her exit and the rumors surrounding it. She hinted at multiple physical assaults and a toxic work environment and it fueled sparks about her relationship with Harmon.
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Although she did not explicitly name Harmon in her tweets, the implications were clear, adding to the controversy. Executive producer Charles Floyd Johnson confirmed that the dog incident contributed to her decision to leave, emphasizing Perrette's concerns about safety on set.
Perrette's series of tweets seemingly referenced the incident.
Her first tweet read:
I refused to go low, that's why I've never told publicly what happened. But there are tabloid articles out there that are telling total lies about me. If you believe them? Please leave me alone. You clearly don't know me. (Sorry guys, had to be said).
Post-NCIS Career and Retirement
After leaving NCIS, Pauley Perrette starred in the sitcom Broke, where she played Jackie Dixon, a single mother. Despite her enthusiasm for the project, Broke was canceled after its first season, leading Perrette to announce her retirement from acting. She cited her post-NCIS venture as an exception to her already planned retirement, marking the end of her acting career. Her tweet regarding retirement, said,
Actually I retired after NCIS but BROKE was important, beautiful.I did my last dance & am proud of it! Everyone that knows me knew I was retiring right after. I’m proud of my work. I love you guys! I AM FREE!!! (To be the tiny little simple human I am!)
Her contributions to the show and her advocacy for animal rights continue to be celebrated by fans and colleagues. Despite the challenges, Perrette’s impact on the show and the television industry remains significant, leaving a lasting legacy for fans to remember.
