katikat | Michael Weatherly confident of DiNozzo's return

SpoilerTV posted an article about the negotiations between Michael Weatherly and CBS:

Good news, Tony DiNozzo fans: Michael Weatherly tells TV Guide Magazine exclusively that he's "extremely optimistic" he'll return to CBS' top-rated drama NCIS next season. "I'm very excited to come back," says Weatherly. "I have the best job on television and the best character. I have an extremely talented team of folks that I've been working with for a long time who are in negotiations. It's ongoing, but I'm extremely positive about the outcome. Optimism reigns supreme."

Honestly, I wouldn't watch the show without Tony. I mean, he does get on my nerves from time to time when the writers make him overly childish, but he is a great character with truly brilliant moments!