Pauley Perrette recently dropped a bombshell revelation about her former NCIS co-star Mark Harmon. In a candid interview, she admitted that she never expected Harmon to make such a drastic decision regarding his departure from the show. While the rumors surrounding his exit had been circulating for a while, Perrette’s statement sheds light on just how surprising his decision was for those closest to him on set.

Perrette, who played Abby Sciuto for over a decade, revealed that she had always assumed Harmon would remain with the show until its very end. “Mark and I had talked about the show and its direction a lot,” she said. “But even I didn’t anticipate that he would leave the way he did. It caught me off guard.” The actress emphasized how close she and Harmon were, having shared many scenes together, and how their dynamic was one of the cornerstones of the show’s early success.

While Harmon’s departure was ultimately a personal decision, Perrette’s reaction reflects the profound impact it had on the NCIS family. His exit left a noticeable void, both on screen and behind the scenes. Perrette admitted that adjusting to the idea of the show continuing without him was a challenging process for everyone involved.

Despite the surprising turn of events, Perrette remains grateful for the time she spent working with Harmon. She made it clear that there is no bad blood between them, and that their shared history will always be part of what made NCIS the iconic show it became.