Justin Chambers Is Leaving "Grey's Anatomy" After Season 16 And I Am Absolutely Heartbroken
"There’s no good time to say goodbye to a show and character that’s defined so much of my life."
Well, it's time to break out several boxes of tissues, because we are losing another original member of Grey's Anatomy.
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According to Deadline, Justin Chambers aka Alex Karev will be leaving the show after Season 16.
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Justin has been in a whopping 352 episodes — every single one since the series premiered in 2005.
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In a statement to Deadline, Justin said, "There’s no good time to say goodbye to a show and character that’s defined so much of my life for the past 15 years."
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He continued, saying, "For some time now, however, I have hoped to diversify my acting roles and career choices. And, as I turn 50 and am blessed with my remarkable, supportive wife and five wonderful children, now is that time."
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Justin went on to thank Shonda Rhimes, Ellen Pompeo, Chandra Wilson, and James Pickens Jr., who he has worked with since the pilot.
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He also gave a shoutout to "the rest of the amazing cast and crew, both past and present, and, of course, the fans for an extraordinary ride."
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As of right now, it's unclear when Justin's last episode will be, but Deadline is reporting that his last episode could've possibly been "My Shot" — the episode featured Alex supporting Meredith at her medical board hearing.
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There's no telling if that was really Alex's final goodbye or if he'll be saying goodbye to Grey Sloan and Meredith Grey some other way.
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Also, now I'm wondering what will happen with Alex and Jo's relationship and I am stressed.
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Starting from an intern to becoming chief of surgery, Alex Karev is such an important part of Grey's Anatomy and I'm sad to see him go.
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