Cote de Pablo, who portrayed the iconic Ziva David on NCIS, has finally broken her silence about her departure from the show—and fans are absolutely shocked by her revelations. After leaving in 2013, many wondered if she would ever return to the series. But now, Cote has opened up about her reasons for leaving and her feelings on Ziva’s return in later seasons.

In a recent interview, Cote admitted that her decision to leave was not an easy one, but it was driven by a desire to explore new opportunities in both acting and her personal life. She revealed that while she loved the character of Ziva, she felt the role had reached a natural conclusion for her at the time. What’s even more surprising is that Cote shared that she wasn’t entirely satisfied with the way Ziva’s storyline ended, hinting that she felt it was rushed.

Despite this, Cote expressed gratitude for her time on NCIS and the support of the fans. She also teased that while she has no immediate plans to return, she wouldn’t rule out revisiting Ziva in the future. Fans are excited by the possibility, with many hoping that one day, Ziva may make a triumphant comeback.