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Why did Ziva leave NCIS in real life? ›

Later, in a 2016 Q&A session, de Pablo stated that part of the reason why she left the show was because of the direction of her character's arc and feeling that the scripts were not good enough to make her stay. De Pablo later told Cindy Elavsky that Ziva could come back because she did not die.

Birth Place: Santiago, Chile

Best known for her recurring role as Ziva David on " NCIS: Naval Criminal Investigative Service," Coté de Pablo was born María José de Pablo Fernández into a wealthy Roman Catholic family in Chile.

During their time on NCIS, fans hoped for a real-life romance between Michael and Cote, but in reality, they're just really good friends. In a 2019 interview, the Tony Dinozzo actor revealed that Cote had even met and bonded with his wife, Bojana Jankovic.

Now de Pablo is set to reunite with co-star Michael Weatherly for an "NCIS" spinoff focused on Ziva and Tony DiNozzo being made for Paramount+ subscribers, but per a recent comment from Weatherly, it sounds like the actress is set to return to the flagship show.

Ziva then reappears in the season 16 finale, "Daughters", to warn Gibbs he is in danger after he takes down drug dealers. Ziva reveals that she faked her death and went into hiding to protect Tony and Tali, after learning that a powerful woman named Sahar with ties to her brother Ari wanted her dead.

In the original series, which premiered in 2003, Ziva and Tony finally got together in Season 10. The two evidently slept together only for Ziva to decide to stay in Israel as Tony returned to the United States.

DiNozzo travels to Israel in order to ensure her safety, and the two share a passionate kiss. In season thirteen, it is revealed that they also consummated their relationship, leading to Ziva becoming pregnant.

He urges her not to seek revenge on her own, and, though she does not renounce her desire to do so, she assures him that for now, she is only attending a funeral. They embrace, with Ziva finally accepting comfort for her loss, and Tony reminds her in Hebrew, "Aht lo levad" ("You are not alone").

As the star behind Ziva David said, she is the only cast member from her time on the show who doesn't have children. Co-star Weatherly has three children, a 23-year-old son from his first marriage to Amelia Heinle and then another son and daughter with his wife Bojana Jankovic.

So having Michael back, I mean, Michael is a lifelong friend. I talk to him all the time. Actually, most of the people that have come through the show I'm very, very close with. But Michael is the guy I've been extremely close with and I've stayed in touch.

Are Michael Weatherly and Mark Harmon friends? ›

These days, Michael and Mark have patched up their relationship, and after becoming the lead of the legal drama, Bull, in 2016, Michael was "illuminated" and finally understood Mark's stance on the show.

Michael is involved with several nonprofits, including Children's Hospital Los Angeles, the Environmental Working Group, and the Tryall Fund. He is grateful for the opportunity to help those in need. Michael currently resides in New York City with his wife, Dr. Bojana Jankovic, and is a father of three.

Get ready, NCIS fans: Tony DiNozzo is officially back... and he's here to stay in a way we didn't see coming. After Michael Weatherly surprised fans by reprising his role for a season 21 guest appearance in February 2024, news broke he's returning for a spinoff series on Paramount+.

Cote has a home in Santiago, Chile and she is proud of her Chilean heritage. However, she also resides in Los Angles, California and is proud, as well, in America because of how welcoming and kind the country has been for her.

The Bull actor will reprise his NCIS role in a new series alongside his former co-star.

Weatherly was tired after so many demanding seasons, telling Hollywood Reporter that he was "ready for a new challenge." He also greatly missed the on-screen chemistry between his character and Ziva David, who had already taken her leave.

Although not a permanent departure, McGee temporarily left the team in Season 18 of NCIS to recover from a gunshot wound. This storyline was incorporated to accommodate Sean Murray's absence during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, as he wanted to prioritize the safety of his family.

Speaking of the Ducky NCIS character role change, David McCallum explained that appearing in fewer episodes will allow him to see more of his family, which includes his wife, children, six grandsons, and their cat, Nickie. He said, “I am delighted to say that I have reached an agreement with CBS for Dr.

According to an announcement from Deadline, Michael and his former co-star Cote de Pablo (who portrayed DiNozzo's romantic partner Ziva David) will reunite on screen for the first time in a decade, with the two starring in and leading as executive producers for the upcoming show.