Why Is Maria Bello Leaving NCIS? The reason behind Maria Bello's exit from the CBS show

Maria Bello, who played role of Jack Sloane in NCIS for last five years (2017-2021), has left CBS crime drama. Having acted in more than 70 episodes as a forensic psychologist, Maria Bello’s last appearance as Jack Sloane was ironically in seventh episode of season 18 titled First Day. For everyone wondering why is Maria Bello leaving NCIS, continue reading to kw.

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Why Is Maria Bello Leaving NCIS?

Last July, Deadline reported that Maria Bello will be leaving show after her three-year-contract with CBS network expires. actress’ exit from show is because she did t renew her contract. She has t revealed why she chose t to continue with project. According to Newsweek, Grown Ups actress accepted to act in first seven episodes of season 18 so that her character could get a proper ending. 

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In an Instagram post, Maria Bello expressed her gratitude and emotions about acting in show. She shared that she learned different lessons through role. “ I learned about commitment and community. I’ve learned that woman.” She also cherished cast and crew members of NCIS by writing, “ I’ve never worked with a kinder, more generous group of people.” 

In ar Instagram post which Prisoners actress posted recently, Maria Bello sent a sweet mess to Gibbs, as Jack Sloane in NCIS. It read, “Dear Gibbs - my pal. - Did we or didn’t we? Who will ever kw? y will only kw that we loved each or dearly and were grateful for our time toger with our crew. Love. Jack Sloane.” Gibbs felt sad when Sloane revealed that she is leaving.

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fact that fans will t be able to see or even kw if Sloane and Gibbs become romantically associated with each or is one of reasons fans are unhappy about Sloane’s exit. Fans have taken to social media to appreciate Maria Bello for her role in investigative series. While some are expressing ir regret in seeing Sloane leave, some fans are relieved that Maria Bello’s character was t killed instead. This long-running series is available for streaming on Amazon Prime.

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