Weatherly was one of the show’s original actors, jumping on during its 1st season.

Weatherly toldThe Hollywood Reporter, “It came about at the right time.

I was burnt out by NCIS and I was ready for a new challenge.

Michael Weatherly smiling on the red carpet

Sometimes change is as good as a rest.”

However, fans believed Weatherly’s “NCIS” exit wasn’t permanent.

According toExpress, fans felt he would be returning to the show at some point.

Michael Weatherly smiling

The episode he was tuning into was from the 9th season.

Love to all and especially Senior.

And The Perfect @SeanHMurray, of course."

It’s no secret that Weatherly loves his former “NCIS” colleagues.

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