The actor who plays Special Agent Tony DiNozz confirmed the news on Twitter. Michael Weatherly has confirmed that he's leaving NCIS after 13 years on the show. Weatherly plays Special Agent Tony DiNozzo, who has been with the show since it began in 2003. He's continuing until the end of the current season but won't return for the next. He confirmed the news on Twitter saying, "DiNozzo is a wonderful, quixotic character & I couldn't have had more fun playing him over the past 13 seasons." He also praised the crew and crew: "I will miss the amazing crew & cast, who are like family to me, & to the fans all over the world - THANK YOU, it’s been a fantastic ride!"

DiNozzo is a wonderful, quixotic character & I couldn't have had more fun playing him over the past 13 seasons pic.twitter.com/GR7YSsmsKJ

— Michael Weatherly (@M_Weatherly) January 5, 2016

 

I will miss the amazing crew & cast, who are like family to me, & to the fans all over the world - THANK YOU, it’s been a fantastic ride!

— Michael Weatherly (@M_Weatherly) January 5, 2016

The network where NCIS is shown, CBS, also confirmed the news with E! News saying, "He is a valued part of the CBS family, and the immense charm and talent he brings to the screen as 'Very' Special Agent Tony DiNozzo has helped make NCIS what it is today—the No. 1 drama in the world. We thank Michael for all of his contributions to this successful franchise and look forward to continuing to develop projects with him as part of our ongoing development deal."