‘NCIS’ Star Michael Weatherly Needs Rehab Fast, Friends Fear

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“NCIS” star Michael Weatherly was being urged to enter rehab by desperate pals who fear he’ll be tossed in the slammer for six months after his shocking DUI bust!

Weatherly, who plays lovable special agent Anthony DiNozzo on the hit CBS crime drama, was arrested in November and charged with DUI and speeding when he was pulled over by Hollywood cops.

He spent 15 hours in jail before being released.

“Friends are worried about him,” said one insider. “They’re telling him to go into rehab and get ahold of his life.”

Just last year, the 47-year-old star proudly announced, “I pulled way back on alcohol consumption,” and dropped a whopping 35 pounds by going on a strict no-carb diet and following a healthy regimen.

Now pals are worried the married father of three, who signed a two-year contract last year to continue acting on “NCIS” while producing episodes, may have bitten off more than he can chew.

“Like a lot of Hollywood stars, he is under pressure right now to balance his home life and professional life,” said the insider.

“He’s got a lot on the table and probably needs to catch his breath a little bit.”

Weatherly’s friends are also worried he will end up behind bars if convicted for drunk driving.

“No one wants to see the judge in the case throw the book at him,” said the insider.

“Going into rehab will hopefully convince the judge that Michael is serious, while at the same time help him personally.

“It’s the best of both worlds. I just hope he listens!”