Daniela Ruah, who portrayed Kensi Blye on NCIS: Los Angeles from the show’s premiere in 2009 until its conclusion earlier this year, has teased the possibility of reprising her role in NCIS: Hawai’i. Fans of the franchise are eager to see if Ruah will follow in the footsteps of LL Cool J, who made the leap from Los Angeles to Hawai’i for its third season. In a recent interview, Ruah was asked whether she would consider joining NCIS: Hawai’i for a future crossover, to which she responded, “If I get asked, I will certainly figure it out at the time. If it makes sense, why not?” This open-ended response has sparked excitement among fans, as it suggests that Ruah is open to returning to the NCIS world if the opportunity and storyline align.
Ruah’s character, Kensi Blye, was last seen in the series finale of NCIS: Los Angeles, where she and her partner Deeks (played by Eric Christian Olsen) were about to become parents. The culmination of their journey as a couple set the stage for future emotional and family-centric storylines. While Kensi’s new responsibilities as a mother might make balancing her work with NCIS challenging, it also presents ample potential for compelling new drama. This leaves open the possibility for Kensi to return in a guest appearance, or even a full-fledged crossover, should the storylines allow for it.
The NCIS franchise has long embraced crossover events, with recent triple crossovers between NCIS: Los Angeles, NCIS: Hawai’i, and the original NCIS series showcasing the interconnectedness of the various shows. With NCIS: Hawai’i already expanding its cast, the idea of bringing in former characters like Kensi Blye to join the mix feels like a natural progression. In fact, NCIS: Hawai’i lead Vanessa Lachey recently shared her enthusiasm about the franchise’s ability to unite its various shows, particularly with the arrival of LL Cool J’s character, Sam Hanna, to the island. Lachey expressed, “One of the most beautiful things about working on NCIS: Hawai’i is the show’s ability to bring the franchise together. We’ve had so much fun spreading the aloha to NCIS and NCIS: LA with the triple crossover. Now, we have the amazing opportunity to bring Sam Hanna to Hawai’i to help the island solve some cases and maybe have a few laughs in the process. Welcome to the ohana, Todd! It’s going to be a fun ride!”
NCIS: Hawai’i executive producers Matt Bosack, Jan Nash, and Christopher Silber also voiced their excitement about adding LL Cool J to the show, stating, “All of us at NCIS: Hawai’i have been huge fans of LL Cool J for years and couldn’t be more thrilled or honored to be adding his spectacular talent to our ohana for season 3.” With all the recent buzz around franchise crossovers, it’s clear that NCIS: Hawai’i is positioning itself as a central hub for NCIS characters, and Daniela Ruah’s potential return would only add to the excitement. Fans will be watching closely to see if Kensi Blye will join the island’s team in future episodes.
