Perrette left NCIS in 2018 amid claims of workplace issues, and it has now been revealed that tensions escalated to a point where a return is impossible. Sources close to the show say that relationships with key cast and crew members remain strained, making any future collaboration unlikely. Despite fan campaigns for Abby’s return, it appears CBS has no plans to bring her back.
This news has left many longtime viewers disappointed, as Abby was one of the most beloved characters on the show. While Perrette has since moved on to other projects, her departure from NCIS remains one of the most dramatic exits in the show’s history. Unfortunately, it seems that chapter is now completely closed.