Wed Oct 15 02:00:00 UTC 2025: **News Article:**

**Will NCIS: Sydney’s Mackey and JD Ever Find Romance? Olivia Swann Weighs In**

Sydney, Australia – As fans eagerly await the premiere of NCIS: Sydney Season 3 in 2025, one burning question remains: Will the on-screen chemistry between Agents Michelle Mackey (Olivia Swann) and Jim “JD” Dempsey (Todd Lasance) ever ignite into a full-blown romance?

The actors are aware of the online fandom that is shipping Mackey and JD together, and Swann recently shared her complex perspective on the subject. In an interview, Swann acknowledged the strong connection between the characters and the audience’s desire for them to become a couple. “I adore them both,” Swann admitted, “and I think as a fan myself, I’m like, yes, get them together.”

However, Swann also emphasized the professional dynamics at play, noting Mackey’s role as the team leader. She added, “I think they’ve been through so much together… that obviously a closeness is formed, they are beginning to trust each other even more.”

The upcoming season will see Mackey and JD grappling with the fallout from the Season 2 finale, where Mackey was betrayed by a friend. According to Swann, this will cause “friction at the beginning of the season,” stemming from JD’s frustration with Mackey’s misplaced trust.

Despite the challenges, Swann believes the tension and unspoken attraction between the characters is what makes their relationship so compelling. “The thought of, ‘Oh, maybe this person could be something more than a friend to me’ is in their brains, but there’s so much stopping them from acting on it,” she explained.

While Swann stopped short of promising a romance, she didn’t rule it out entirely. “It’s not an easy ‘Yes, they will’ because I don’t think that’s possible as two leaders of the team. But you never know,” she teased.

For now, fans can look forward to more crime-solving action from Mackey, JD, and the rest of the NCIS: Sydney team when Season 3 premieres next Tuesday at 10 p.m. ET on CBS. Episodes will also be available for streaming on Paramount+.

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