Ellen Pompeo Thinks That Shocking Karev Twist On "Grey's" Was Actually "The Best Possible Storyline" For Him

"Don't be sad."

After announcing his departure from Grey's Anatomy after 15 years, fans were eager to see how the show would write off Justin Chambers' beloved character, Alex Karev.

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But I don't think anyone expected him to get the ending he got.

🚨Warning: Major spoilers ahead!!!!🚨

TL;DR: Alex left Grey Sloan Memorial — as well as Meredith and his wife Jo — to be with Izzie Stevens and their twins.

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Yes, THAT Izzie Stevens. And no, he didn't know that she secretly had his children. Oh, did I forget to mention that he left Jo (and sent her divorce papers!) via a written letter? 'Cause that happened. You can read more details about the episode here.

To say that fans were upset would be an understatement...

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But, in a recent Instagram post, Meredith Grey, herself, revealed she actually liked Karev's send-off.

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"Hi, here I go again," Ellen Pompeo wrote. "Thank YOU! You are truly the best, most passionate, most loyal fans anyone could ever ask for. Because of you, we got to make great TV...because of you, we got to make television history!"

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"I say often, 'Life is hard and thank God it is,' because, like I tell my kids, it shows us what we are made...of how strong we really are. And let’s face it, without the lows, there would be no dancing it out or celebrating this incredible experience we call life."

"Thanks to our national treasure @therealdebbieallen and the writers for giving Alex Karev the best send off. Thanks to @shondarhimes for creating the most amazing character."

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Debbie Allen directed Alex's goodbye episode, "Leave A Light On."

The 50-year-old actor continued, "For me personally, for Karev to go back to the beginning...was the best possible storyline. It pays homage to those incredible first years and the incredible cast that created a foundation so strong, that the show is still standing. So let’s not be sad."

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"As our fearless leader DA always says, 'Let’s PULL UP and celebrate the actors, the writers, and the fantastic crew who make this show come to life every week.'"

"No matter what the challenge or how tired we all are in the end, you keep us going. That is worth dancing it out over! So much love and gratitude to you all. XO, E," she concluded.

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