"NCIS" Season 13 may see the departure of one of its well-loved characters, Tony DiNozzo, as Michael Weatherly has officially confirmed his exit from the CBS drama. While details about his character are still unknown, fans may be treated with a short appearance from Michelle Obama. Will the First Lady play any role in Weatherly's exit?
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"NCIS" Season 13 will reportedly feature First Lady Michelle Obama in one of its upcoming episodes. According to Cinema Blend, reports of the First Lady's appearance in the CBS crime drama began after star Mark Harmon was spotted leaving the White House.
Harmon also revealed to fans and viewers that "NCIS" Season 13 will be filming both on the outside and inside of the White House. Details about Mrs. Obama's role in the upcoming episode, however, are yet to be revealed.
The publication further notes that Mrs. Obama's role in "NCIS" Season 13 will not be her first time appearing in a TV series. The First Lady previously made a short appearance in "Parks and Recreation" Season 6 to promote her "Moving Up" campaign.
While many fans were excited to see Mrs. Obama in "NCIS" Season 13, others expressed their disappointment over the show's newest guest star. Some viewers even claimed to stop watching the CBS drama altogether after the announcement of Mrs. Obama's guest appearance.
Meanwhile, Carter Matt notes on the possible role of Michelle Obama in "NCIS" Season 13. According to the publication, the First Lady's appearance in the upcoming episodes may be the show's way to ease fans' disappointment over Michael Weatherly's exit.
"NCIS" Season 13 is only three episodes left before Weatherly exits the series. It still remains unclear how his character, Tony DiNozzo, will depart from the show.
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