Michael Weatherly’s Controversial Past Haunts Potential Return to NCIS
Michael Weatherly, once the beloved lead of NCIS as Tony DiNozzo, has been at the center of controversy since 2018, when his Bull co-star, Eliza Dushku, accused him of sexual harassment. Despite a $9.5 million settlement between Dushku and CBS, the allegations continue to follow Weatherly. Dushku detailed the harassment in a 2,300-word article, sharing disturbing incidents including Weatherly’s comments about a “rape van” and repeated insults.
Though Weatherly publicly apologized for his actions, the damage lingered. After Bull ended in 2022, Weatherly expressed interest in returning to the NCIS franchise, sparking speculation of a reunion with Ziva David (Cote de Pablo) in the upcoming season. However, his past issues may continue to shadow his career, raising questions about CBS’s support of the actor despite the ongoing accusations.
Weatherly’s potential return to NCIS highlights how his controversial past is still very much a part of his public image.
