TheNCIS: New Orleansshowrunner who was dogged by allegations of sexual harassment will no longer be running the show.

EW has confirmed that Brad Kern has been demoted to a consultant with no producer title.

Chris Silber, whos been on the show since 2015, will take over as showrunner.

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Salonfirst reported the news.

Last winter, Kernwas accusedof making inappropriate remarks about female employees especially mothers.

Both complaints were acted upon immediately with investigations and subsequent disciplinary action.