The Little-Known Secrets Behind The NCIS Cast

There are drama series, and then there’s ‘NCIS.’ The show has 19 seasons, but that’s not all; as it turns out, ‘NCIS’ is also filled with plenty of tragedies, passings, and scandals. It takes something special to create a show that spans decades and spawns several spin-offs. Amazingly, that’s just what the drama show ‘NCIS’ has done since 2003. Sadly, that doesn’t mean that the series has been free from tragedies, passings, and scandals, as it seems that more goes on behind the scenes of ‘NCIS’ than many know.

Pauley Perrette claims that she was assaulted and bullied on the set of NCIS

For many years, Pauley Perrette played Abby Sciuto – a fan favorite – on ‘NCIS.’ Although she has been there for some of the biggest storylines and since the beginning of the show, that all came to an end in season 15. It wasn’t long before people wanted to know what caused the actress to turn her back on the show.

Sadly, it appears that Pauley has had plenty to say on the matter ever since. Pauley used her social media to post a bunch of cryptic hints about what caused her to leave, including statements like “Multiple Physical Assaults” and “Stay safe. Nothing is worth your safety.” Of course, several fans quickly wicked up that Pauley was claiming she had been assaulted and bullied while working on ‘NCIS.’

The actress claims that the ‘machine’ was keeping her quiet about it all

Things took an even stranger turn when Pauley Perrette continued to open up about her time on the series. According to several reports, Pauley had several run-ins with co-star Mark Harmon, including when Mark’s dog allegedly bit a member of the crew and left him needing 15 stitches.

This sparked a feud that made its way to ‘NCIS,’ as the pair didn’t appear on screen together until Pauley left the show for good. To top it off, the actress later spoke about how a “machine” was keeping her quiet, and she was simply holding her tongue because Pauley “refused to go low.” This was all topped off by Pauley claiming that she hoped to “protect my crew, jobs and so many people.”

Things got a little confusing when CBS released a statement about it all

It might come as little surprise that CBS Television Studios, the company behind ‘NCIS,’ released a statement talking about their side of it all. In the report, they said that Pauley “came to use with a workplace concern.” It continues to talk about how the production studios “took the matter seriously” and worked with Pauley “to find a resolution.”

It seemed simple enough. Pauley was talking about feeling unsafe while the studios said they had done everything to help. The twist? Pauley later took to social media once again to state CBS Television Studios had “always had my back” and “been so good to me.” This was enough to leave plenty of fans wondering what really took place on the set of the show and why Pauley walked away.

Pauley Perrette claimed she was attacked by a homeless man on her social media

In November 2015, while Pauley Perrette was still working on ‘NCIS,’ she had some worrying news to share with her fans. The actress took to social media, where she claimed that she had been involved in an “awful, life changing” moment as she was “jumped by a VERY psychotic homeless man.”

Pauley admitted that he “grabbed me so forcefully” and threatened to end her life before she broke away. Entertainment Tonight reports that Pauley messaged two friends, including one who was a police officer, who caught the man after the actress helped make a sketch of her assailant. Rather than want to press charges, Pauley claims the entire thing made her realize more work is needed to help the homeless.

Francis Shivers and Pauley Perrette have both spoken about their relationship through the media

Throughout her run on ‘NCIS,’ we saw Pauley Perrette, as Abby Sciuto, go through plenty of turmoil. It seems her character’s life might not have been far from reality, as Pauley has faced plenty of drama away from the screen. In 2006, the actress found herself caught up in a controversial divorce from Francis “Coyote” Shivers.

The Canadian DJ and actress had been married since 2000, but that all ended when Pauley confessed to Fox News she “grabbed my two dogs, my cat and my laptop and I ran.” In retaliation, Coyote states that Pauley stalked him, climbed through a window to attack him, and sent him handwritten threats against his life. Coyote later tried to sue Pauley for personal injury, according to the Daily Mail.

Pauley Perrette teamed up with Coyote’s ex-partners to strengthen her case

For a time, it seemed that Pauley Perrette and Coyote would do anything to drag the other one through the headlines. That was the case at the height of their divorce, as Pauley enlisted the help of Coyote’s ex-partners to try and build a claim against the DJ. Fox News reports that the couple’s relationship was filled with abuse before the split.

In the end, Pauley spoke to Bebe Buell, who was once married to Coyote, and his ex-girlfriend Angela Farber who both claimed they had similar treatment throughout their relationships. Both Angela and Bebe state they ensured assault, emotional distress, vandalism, threats, computer hacking, and stalking before they got away. In the end, the divorce was through before the end of 2006.

Jeffrey Lieber claims he was pressured to write Zoe McLellan out of the show by CBS executives

There have been plenty of ‘NCIS’ spin-offs throughout the years, including ‘NCIS: New Orleans.’ Here, it didn’t take long for Special Agent Meredith Brody to become one of the series’s main characters. Meredith, brought to life by Zoe McLellan, was the star of the first two seasons but left when she learned her boyfriend was a double agent.

Although the exit made sense on the show, it seems some wanted it to come a lot sooner. Original showrunner Jeffrey Liever opened up to Vulture about it all, claiming executives at CBS wanted to see Zoe out. However, he stuck with the actress as Jeffrey believed “the audience was connected to her” and Zoe “was doing a good job” so fought for her to stay.

Thoughts about her appearance were allegedly the reason Zoe McLellan was written out

Sadly for Zoe McLellan, Jeffrey Lieber eventually left due to creative differences. This meant she was left to try and fight new showrunner Brad Kern on her own – and quickly lost. Reports claim that Brad wanted to take Zoe’s character in a new direction and wasn’t so willing to fight her corner when it came to the higher-ups in the show.

According to a staffer, Brad wanted Zoe out because he didn’t find her attractive. Another source spoke to Vulture, where they claimed the actress lost her job because Les Moonves didn’t want to be intimate with Zoe. In the end, Zoe was gone, and Les was later forced out of his role as CBS chairman due to numerous harassment charges.

Adam Jamal Craig had no idea that he was going to be written off NCIS: Los Angeles

There have been plenty of surprising exits from ‘NCIS’ fan-favorites. Believe it or not, but it turns out the actors don’t always know they’re set to leave either. Adam Jamal Craig is one on the list. He played the part of Dom Vail on ‘NCIS: Los Angeles’ and was set to be a huge part of the spin-off. That was until Dom was abducted after 13 episodes, and Adam was placed on hiatus.

Executive producer Shane Brennan later told Entertainment Weekly that he wanted to play “with the audience’s expectations” and show no one is safe. The actors quickly learned that no one knows if they will be invited back for the next season. Eventually, Adam was brought back for one episode before his character’s life was ended.

Pancho Demmings’ NCIS character left plenty of unanswered questions, and no one knows why

Playing Gerald Jackson for 15 episodes on ‘NCIS’ meant several fans thought Pancho Demmings was set to stay. That was until his character was abducted. Now, the storyline is considered one of the biggest unanswered questions from the show, with even Pancho admitting he has no idea what happened.

In season three, Pancho returned to the show to try and tie up the storyline, but no one really learned what happened to the character while he was gone. The actor later told Showbiz Cheat Sheet that he thinks the writers “were looking at extending my storyline” but “ended up choosing to go in another direction.” Although Pancho says he would be happy to reprise the role for “closure,” it doesn’t look like it’s on the cards.

Agent Kate Todd was written out of NCIS because Sasha Alexander wanted to get out

While it’s no secret that ‘NCIS’ has written out some pretty significant characters throughout the years, not everyone was expecting Special Agent Kate Todd to leave so early. After all, she was one of the first characters to go in season two of the show. She was played by none other than Sasha Alexander.

However, it appears that it might not have been a surprise to the actress. Producer Don Bellisario later told the Chicago Tribune that Sasha was the one who wanted out, not the other way around. Apparently, Sasha had “tears in her eyes” as she explained to Don that “I just can’t work this hard.” According to the producer, the actress wasn’t a fan of the long working hours.

Sasha Alexander says she has no regrets about leaving the hectic NCIS schedule

Don continued to state that everyone on the set of ‘NCIS’ works “very long hours,” and it’s no secret that it can be a grueling task. Although Sasha Alexander was one of the main characters at the start of the show, it seems the actress has no regrets about leaving it all in the past.

Since her time on ‘NCIS,’ Sasha has appeared in a host of successful roles, including central parts in the crime drama ‘Rizzoli and Isles’ and the comedy-drama ‘Shameless.’ During an interview with TV Guide, Sasha confessed that people “don’t realize” that actors on network shows “make 24 episodes a year” and can work “17 hours a day.” She even added she wouldn’t be where she is today if she stuck with ‘NCIS.’

Emily Fornell earned a lot of fans during her time as a recurring character on NCIS

Special Agent Gibbs has been a prominent character in ‘NCIS’ since the very beginning. Throughout the years, we have seen him deal with all kinds of storylines, including the recent tale of him rekindling his relationship with daughter Emily, played by Juliette Angelo. She first entered the show as a recurring character, but it wasn’t long before fans fell for the addition.

Emily’s story has gripped many worldwide, as we watched Gibbs fight to bring the narcotics dealers behind bars after they caused Emily to overdose and end up in the hospital. It seemed that everything was going a little too well for the family, though. By the end of the episode, Emily is back in the hospital fighting for her life.

Fans weren’t impressed that Emily Fornell was written out of the show

There was never any hint that Emily would become a main character in ‘NCIS.’ That didn’t stop people from falling for the youngster – and getting pretty upset when the character lost her life. In fact, several people took to social media to talk about it all, especially as Emily’s passing came so soon after another major character suddenly left the show.

One wrote that Emily losing her life was “unexpected and uncalled for,” while another wanted to know why every episode of the show has recently been made to make them cry. To top it off, several people started to stick up for Agent Gibbs as they spoke about how much he has endured throughout the show and how they believe it’s not fair.

The show wrote actress Michelle Pierce out of NCIS among the global pandemic

It appears that ‘NCIS’ isn’t holding back in recent seasons. Many were left in a tough place as they had to decide whether or not to include the global pandemic into storylines. In the end, ‘NCIS’ decided to make it a part of the story – and used it as a way to write off a significant character.

In early February 2021, we learned that Breena, played by Michelle Pierce and married to character Jimmy Palmer on the show, was never coming back as she had lost her life to the global virus off-screen. While it made sense to many viewers to show the reality millions of people are facing, it seems not everyone was impressed with seeing Michelle exit the show without a proper goodbye.

Cote de Pablo left NCIS just days before filming started for season 11

Having so many characters in the show means there’s a good chance actors and actresses will move on or leave the series. However, that doesn’t mean that ‘NCIS’ has predicted every exit so far. Cote de Pablo is another who grabbed many people’s attention as Special Agent Ziva David in the show.

Although she was a part of ‘NCIS’ for eight seasons, that all came to an end in July 2013. Apparently, Cote broke the news she was leaving just a few days before the crew started work on season 11. Pauley Perrette later told E! News that she “found out literally 20 minutes before it was released to the press.” Apparently, no one had any idea that Cote wouldn’t be back.

David McCallum was less than impressed with how Cote de Pablo left the show

She might have left, but Cote de Pablo’s departure caused major waves among the co-stars she left behind. It seems her co-star David McCallum was less than impressed to hear that Cote was leaving – and didn’t hold back when it came to telling the world how he felt. David opened up in an interview with Digital Spy.

Here, the actor confessed that he felt “frustration and anger” at the news. Apparently, David couldn’t understand why someone would “just walk out on us,” especially as they were a few days away from starting filming. To top it off, David added that Cote “ostensibly wants to have a career” in Hollywood, but walked away from “a gem” and “vanishes” a few days before filming.

It took years for Cote de Pablo to admit why she really left NCIS

The news of her departure was just the tip of the iceberg. However, it took several years before Cote de Pablo admitted why she left ‘NCIS’ in the first place. It wasn’t until the actress appeared on a panel for the movie historical drama ‘The 33’ that the world learned a little more about it all, and it seems things might have been a little heated behind the scenes.

Cote stated that “political things” teamed with “the scripts not being good enough” were the reasons she couldn’t stick out working with ‘NCIS.’ In the end, it appears that Cote felt she had worked hard to craft a character for the show only to feel she wasn’t “being treated with the respect that she deserved.”

Mark Harmon once tried to gain full custody of his nephew

When he’s not playing Special Agent Gibbs, it seems that Mark Harmon is in the courts. At least, that was the case in the 1980s. It turns out that Mark wanted to gain full custody of his nephew Sam, who was just 12 years old at the time. The Los Angeles Times reports that Mark and his wife Pam Dawber built a case against his sister, Kristin Nelson.

Mark alleged that his sister was addicted to various narcotics and wasn’t fit to be a parent, arguing that he and his wife would make much better parents. This went on until June 1987, when Mark finally dropped the charges when Kristin enrolled in a rehab program. Sadly, that was far from the end of it all.

The trial and accusations have caused long-running issues among the family

Things continued to get pretty messy between Mark, Pam, and Kristin as they all dragged each other through the mud. While Mark and Pam were busy claiming Kristin was addicted to narcotics, the latter was allegedly trying to build a case that Pan was the one addicted to illegal substances while working on the sitcom ‘Mork and Mindy.’

In the end, Mark started supposedly working on settlement talks as Pam was giving her testimony. Eventually, Sam was given back to his biological mom while Mark and Pam were granted visitation rights. However, a source later told Radar Online that things were strained between Mark and Kristin until at least 2017, as they stated the “siblings have worked through their issues.”

Mark Harmon had a long-running feud with executive producer Don Bellisario

Perhaps it’s no surprise that things have often gotten a little heated behind the scenes of ‘NCIS’? After all, there are plenty of creative people all working together to bring the show to life. That was the case between Mark Harmon and executive producer Don Bellisario, as the pair were known to clash multiple times when the cameras weren’t rolling.

TV Guide reports that Mark was through with Don’s “chaotic management style.” An insider added that the ‘NCIS’ actor was tired from working “16 hours a day” every day, and he merely needed a break from Dom trying to “micro-manage everything.” They claimed the producer would fax script changes at the last minute and always have something to say about how ‘NCIS’ was coming together.

Don Bellisario retired after the feud even though he remained as an executive producer

It seems that things must have got pretty bad between Mark Harmon and Don Bellisario, as the latter eventually decided to retire from ‘NCIS.’ Media outlets across the nation seemed to be obsessed with the pair’s relationship behind the scenes and all of this could have been too much for the producer to handle. In the end, it seems Don was left with little choice to walk away.

To start, it appeared that Don would still have a hand in how the show ran as he was listed as one of the executive producers. After all, he helped to create the show with Don McGill. However, Don seemingly hasn’t had any executive or creative involvement since he walked away in 2007.

The producer later sued CBS when it created NCIS: Los Angeles

Just because he walked away from the show in 2007 doesn’t mean that Don Bellisario has left ‘NCIS’ in the past. Sadly, things haven’t always been great between the former executive producer and the show in recent years, as Don sued CBS when the network created ‘NCIS: Los Angeles.’ This is just one of the many spin-off shows, but Don wasn’t impressed.

Apparently, he had a contract with the show that meant he had first rights when it came to creating any ‘NCIS’ spin-off. Plus, the producer was allegedly entitled to a portion of the profits from any new show. In the end, it was all settled out of court without the need for a judge for an undisclosed amount in 2011.

Lauren Holly was only supposed to be in NCIS for six episodes

Thankfully for actress Lauren Holly, it seems that her time on ‘NCIS’ made more of an impact than anyone ever imagined. It all started when she first appeared in the show as Jenny Shepard. The character made her entrance at the beginning of season three and was only signed to appear in six episodes before something changed.

It seems that Lauren – and Jenny – were so popular that she quickly starred in three seasons of the show. That’s quite the change. Although Lauren seemingly didn’t mind at the time, that all changed as soon as one of the original producers walked away from the show, and she was left to deal with a brand new team working behind the scenes of ‘NCIS.’

The actress didn’t gel with the new producers after Don Bellisario left NCIS

Don Bellisario was a huge addition to ‘NCIS,’ especially as he was one of the ones that came up with the show in the first place. Sadly, him leaving the series had several knock-on effects. One of those was Lauren Holly deciding to walk away from her role. Variety reports that Holly “missed him a lot” when talking about Don and how she was “saddened” that he was pushed out of his own show.

To top it off, Lauren confessed that she grew “bored” with her character and simply didn’t gel with the new team working on the show. In the end, they all came to the agreement that Jenny Shepard would lose her life in ‘NCIS,’ leaving Lauren free to walk away.

Michael Weatherly was allegedly stopped for driving while under the influence

Being the face of Special Agent Tony DiNozzo means that Michael Weatherly quickly earned a place in many fans’ hearts during his time on ‘NCIS.’ Tony was known for not causing a scene and always got along with most people in the show. Sadly, the same can’t be said for the actor behind the character, as Michael was once stopped by the Los Angeles Police Department.

TMZ reports that it happened in November 2015 when Michael was caught speeding at 1 am. It wasn’t until the police pulled the actor over that they allegedly realized he had been driving under the influence and booked him. However, the case took a turn when Michael pleaded “no contest” at trial in January 2016.

The actor decided to leave NCIS after his sentence was made public

TMZ reports that Michael Weatherly was facing up to $1,000 in fines and a six-month prison sentence if he was given the maximum penalty for driving under the influence. Still, it seems the actor was let off lightly in a way. That’s because Michael was ordered to complete a drink-related program for six months, a driving course, and three years’ probation.

That was just the beginning for the actor. In the end, Michael decided it was time to leave ‘NCIS’ shortly after his arrest and trial went public. Although he never stated the two were related, it seemed a little too convenient for many. Michael posted about his exit on social media, where he said he would “miss the amazing cast [and] crew.”

Wilmer Valderrama has been vocal about his love life throughout the years

Things took another turn on ‘NCIS’ in 2016 as actor Wilmer Valderrama turned up to try and fill the hole Michael Weatherly left behind. He plays the part of Special Agent Nicholas Torres and is known for being one of the more unpredictable characters. It seems that might not be too far from the truth, as many claim that Wilmer is known as a player in the real world.

Wilmer first shot to fame in ‘That ‘70s Show’ and has always been open about his prolific dating life, including during a 2006 interview with Howard Stern. Here, the star confessed he had been with the likes of Ashlee Simpson, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Mandy Moore, and Lindsay Lohan – and didn’t hold back on the details.

The Daily Beast didn’t hold back in an article about Wilmer Valderrama’s love life

Wilmer Valderrama was certainly accused of going too far when he opened up about his former relationships during the now-infamous interview with Howard Stern. It seems someone wanted to give it back to the actor in 2014, as the Daily Beast released a scathing piece all about his former lovers, personal life, and even his career.

The reporter mocked Wilmer’s career path and even spoke about several racy pictures that were allegedly of Wilmer and his then-partner, Demi Lovato. Here, they talked about the 12-year difference between Wilmer and Demi, stating the actor “relies on the commodification of his young girlfriend’s body in order to re-enter the current celebrity conversation” and how he is “so culturally irrelevant,” among other harsh statements.

David McCallum lost his adopted son when he was just 27 years old

Tragically, it seems the trauma and pain that take place on ‘NCIS’ aren’t reserved for the small screen. David McCallum is one that’s learned that the hard way, as the face behind Dr. Donald “Ducky” Mallard has suffered through some emotional times throughout the years. It started in 1989 when David suddenly lost his adopted son.

Jason was just 27 years old when an accidental overdose ended his life. The Los Angeles Times reports that Jason had been struggling with narcotics addiction for years but had recently completed a stint in rehab to try and get his life back on track. Apparently, things had been going well for the youngster until the tragic and surprising news spread across the media.

The actor says his pain quickly turned to anger against the world

Losing a child is never easy, regardless of how old they are at the time they pass. Sadly, David McCallum went through plenty of emotions and ups and downs as he tried to come to terms with the fact Jason was gone at just a young age. In 2016, the actor opened up about how he felt during an interview with the Belfast Telegraph.

He stated you could “never come to terms” with losing a child. David also confessed that while he felt a lot of pain at first, it quickly turned to anger. In turn, these emotions left David feeling frustrated that there was nothing he could do, “which makes it even worse.” Now, David believes, “You just have to accept it.”

Jennifer Esposito publicly spoke about her marriage and divorce from Bradley Cooper

Dating in Hollywood means the rest of the world is usually watching your every move. Amazingly, they didn’t have to look too far when it came to Jennifer Esposito’s time with Bradley Cooper. Jennifer played the part of Special Agent Alex Quinn during her year-long run with ‘NCIS,’ but it was her marriage and divorce that got people talking.

According to Us Weekly, the couple filed for a divorce after just four months. In her 2014 book ‘Jennifer’s Way,’ the actress opened up about her marriage, sharing there were “red flags from the beginning” and how she always “ignored them.” Jennifer also adds that she believes Bradley is “a master manipulator” and how the actor has “a mean, cold side.”

No one is sure why Jennifer Esposito decided to leave NCIS so suddenly

While her marriage to Bradley Cooper might have got people talking in the first place, it’s not the only time people have tried to learn all about Jennifer Esposito’s life. The actress was a part of some huge storylines in ‘NCIS,’ and it seemed that things were going well until she walked away from the show after just one season.

To start, it appeared Jennifer was the one who wanted to walk away. She spoke about her time on social media, stating that she never planned on being with the show for so long. However, the writers seemed to disagree. Writers George Schenck and Frank Cardea stepped in when showrunner Gary Glasberg lost his life and spoke about wanting to take Jennifer’s character in new directions before she left.

Henry Duane was homeless before appearing in NCIS as Officer Clayton Reeves

Officer Clayton Reeves is one of the many characters to become a fan favorite during their time on ‘NCIS,’ especially as it was actor Henry Duane’s first major role. That doesn’t mean that things had always been easy for the star. The English actor admits that he spent a decade looking for work throughout London before he saved up and moved to LA in 2013.

Sadly, things continued to go from bad to worse, as Henry told the Birmingham Mail that he was “homeless at one point” as he struggled to find any acting work. It appears that – like many before him – Henry hoped moving across the pond would be enough to turn things around only to learn that Hollywood doesn’t guarantee a spot in the limelight.

The actor turned down a part with Oprah Winfrey before NCIS

Believe it or not, but even when Henry Duane was desperate to find acting work, he wasn’t going to take just anything that came his way. It turns out that Oprah Winfrey was looking to start the series ‘Queen Sugar’ when she asked Henry if he wanted to be a part of it all. He later confessed that he would have been paid “a lot of money,” but something about the character “didn’t feel right.”

In the end, Henry remembered that money wasn’t why he wanted to become an actor and decided to hold out for something that was more what he had in mind. Thankfully, his patience paid off as Henry was eventually offered a part in ‘NCIS,’ and the rest is history.

Henry Duane’s NCIS exit deliberately fooled fans into thinking he was safe

Just because it was the opportunity that changed his life didn’t mean Henry Duane was going to stick with ‘NCIS’ for the rest of time. In fact, it all came to an end in 2018 when Pauley Perrette announced she was leaving the show. Her character, Abby, was seen wrestling a weapon with an assailant before it went off, and the screen faded to black.

No one knew who had been hurt, with many assuming this was Pauley’s way of leaving the show. Little did they know that Henry’s character was the one who had lost his life. Henry later confessed to Yahoo! Entertainment that it was a life-changing gig, but he “wanted to be doing way more” and had grown bored of ‘NCIS.’

Michael Weatherly suddenly left the show, only to later reveal it was to work on Bull

Being one of the original members of ‘NCIS’ meant that Michael Weatherly was a well-known face by the time he decided to leave in 2016. He had been with the show for 13 years, and CBS announced they were excited to continue working with the actor in the future. Sadly, that didn’t mean giving Michael any more airtime on ‘NCIS.’

Initially, the network announced it was all a part of an ongoing deal with the actor, but fans quickly learned there was something else in the pipeline. Just a few days after Michael’s final episode of ‘NCIS,’ it was announced he was the new star of the legal drama ‘Bull.’ Michael certainly didn’t need to wait long for a new gig.

Michael Weatherly allegedly made inappropriate remarks to Eliza Dushku after leaving NCIS

Michael Weatherly immediately started work on ‘Bull,’ and many were pleased to see one of the original faces on ‘NCIS’ return to the small screen. Sadly, it seems things might have been going on behind the scenes for years before it came to light. Eliza Dushku starred opposite Michael in the new show before the actress spoke up as a part of the Me Too Movement.

Here, it was revealed that Michael allegedly asked Eliza if she wanted to join him and another in the bedroom before inviting her to his special adult van. Michael was one of several stars to be named as a part of the movement. Plus, mediation documents seemed to back up Eliza’s claims against the actor.

Eliza Dushku says she was fired due to not wanting to be harassed on the set of the show

Even though Eliza Dushku was the one saying she had been harassed by Miachel Weatherly, she was the one who lost her job on ‘Bull.’ It’s alleged that Michael texted the president of CBS Television Studios because he wanted to talk about her “sense of humor,” right before Eliza’s character was written off the show.

Michael later told The Times that he was “mortified” he offended his former co-star and thought she merely misunderstood his jokes. Eliza wasn’t buying it. The actress wrote in The Boston Globe that she didn’t want to hear that she “can’t take a joke” or that she has a “humor deficit.” Instead, Eliza thinks she was fired “because I did not want to be harassed.”

The actress eventually earned a seven-figure settlement from CBS

Michael Weatherly had been working on ‘Bull’ for two years when the accusations hit the headlines, and it wasn’t long before people had plenty to say about it all – including Eliza Dushku. One of the biggest things to come from it all was how the actress was allegedly fired for not going along with the so-called jokes while Miahcel seemed to get away with no warnings.

In the end, that might have come around to bite the actor. The New York Times later reported that Eliza was given a confidential settlement of $9.5 million. This was allegedly to cover the wrongful termination from her time on ‘Bull.’ While it might have proved Eliza’s point, it didn’t take back the damage that had been done.