Emily Wickersham just revealed on Instagram that she was officially "hangin' [her] hat and jacket up" after starring on the show for nearly a decade. "What a great ride it's been," she wrote, sharing photos from her time on set. "This cast, this crew, are top notch. I can't say enough kind words about this group that I've had the pleasure of working with for close to eight years now and 172 episodes later."
While she didn't get into the specifics of why she was leaving, she seemed to hint that, like Lauren Holly, the decision to move on was one she'd made herself. "This business is finicky and weird and consistency is a rarity," she said. "I've been lucky enough to be a part of a show where I got to show up and act and laugh and learn with wonderful people. A moment in time I surely won't forget. Thank you CBS and 'NCIS' for including me in a part of television history."
It seems the show left the door open for Ellie Bishop to return one day in the future, but for now, Emily Wickersham is saying goodbye.
