Where is ducky going

On the show, Ducky pretty much confirms that his time at the Naval Criminal Investigative Service in case you were wondering what NCIS stood for would be coming to an end, and that it was time for Jimmy Brian Dietzen to take over as the medical examiner. However, this news shouldn't come as a huge surprise to viewers. David, 85, has been on a working on a limited capacity on the series since Season 15, and even tweeted about his decision to spend less time in front of the cameras.

That arrangement will allow me to spend time with Katherine, our children, six grandsons and Nickie, pictured below! As expected, fans are not handling Ducky's "retirement" well. Well, the NCIS team heard your prayers, and it looks like Ducky's retirement is going to be semi-permanent. He will no longer be the lead medical examiner — but rather the new NCIS historian. However, there may be even more upset insight after actor Wilmer Valderrama teased what's to come on his Instagram page.

Ducky worked as the Chief Medical Examiner for most of the seasons but in March , he decided to hang up his lab coat for good. So Ducky's role has been narrowed down quite a bit but he still remains an integral part of the team. But it now looks like the end for the bow-tie wearing Englishman could be in sight. Actor Wilmer Valderrama took to Instagram to share a behind-the-scenes picture of the cast. A post shared by Wilmer Valderrama wilmervalderrama. As Valderrama says, shooting has almost wrapped up for series 18 and from the black attire, it looks like the team will be attending a funeral.

You can unsubscribe at any time. More info. He stars in the series since its premiere in and is an integral part of the team. But does Ducky leave the CBS show? Ducky then assumed the position of NCIS historian and is still appears in the show even in season