Justin Chambers Teases A Prospective Go Back To ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ After Ellen Pompeo’s Exit

Justin Chambers has actually fans thrilled over a possible go back to Grey’s Anatomy, on which he starred as Dr. Alex Karev for 16 seasons in between 2005 and 2020. The 52-year-old star produced some buzz on Tuesday, Jan. 31 after he published a picture to his Instagram feed of a coffee cup with a Grey’s Anatomy– themed sleeve that revealed Dr. Meredith Grey ( Ellen Pompeo), Dr. Miranda Bailey ( Chandra Wilson), and Dr. Richard Webber ( James Pickens Jr.). “A fresh cup of Greys,” he captioned the post.

Fans instantly required to his remark area to assume about his return. “I’ll take this as a tip that you’re returning to us. Great, thanks!” someoneexclaimed “Seems like he’s returning,” anothercommented A 3rd fan relatively shouted through the screen, composing, “RIGHT SIMPLY REVEAL ALEX KAREVS RETURNING JUSTIN”.

Justin shocked fans when he revealed his departure from the hit ABC series in 2020, particularly due to the fact that he was an initial character. Nevertheless, throughout an interview for the Grey’s Anatomy tell-all book, How to Save a Life: The Inside Story of Grey’s Anatomy by Lynette Rice, he stated he left due to the fact that he was no longer getting much pleasure from his recording regular. “You remain in a bubble[on the show] You use scrubs every day, you see basically the very same individuals every day, in the very same 4 walls, the very same studios, you drive the very same path to work,” he described. “For me it [was] sort of a factory task for acting. You simply clock in, clock out. Yeah, I think it is nostalgic, however it’s sort of like, ‘Wow, I simply can’t think how quick it’s gone.'”

The Wedding Event Organizer star revealed his exit from Grey’s Anatomy through a declaration he showedDeadline “There’s no great time to bid farewell to a program and character that’s specified a lot of my life for the previous 15 years. For a long time now, nevertheless, I have actually wished to diversify my acting functions and profession options. And, as I turn 50 and am blessed with my amazing, helpful partner and 5 terrific kids, now is that time,” he stated. ” As I proceed from Grey’s Anatomy, I wish to thank the ABC household, Shonda Rimes, initial cast members Ellen Pompeo, Chandra Wilson and James Pickens, and the rest of the fantastic cast and team, both previous and present, and, obviously, the fans for a remarkable flight.”

Justin’s possible Grey’s teaser comes as Ellen Pompeo’s last episode as a series routine techniques. The Golden World Award-nominated starlet, 53, was reported to be lessening her function on the program in Aug. 2022 as she signed up with Hulu to executive fruit and vegetables and star in a brand-new restricted series. She then verified her departure (however guaranteed she would be back) in Nov. 2022 with a beautiful Instagram image of herself, which can be seen listed below. “I am forever grateful and humbled by the love and assistance you have actually all revealed me, Meredith GREY and the program for 19 seasons!” she started in the caption prior to thanking the program’s devoted fans for their assistance. “I enjoy you incredibly and value you right back. This isn’t your very first time on the rollercoaster … you understand the program should go on and I’ll certainly be back to go to. With a great deal of love and enormous thankfulness.”

Simply a month previously, Ellen gushed to HollywoodLife solely about the chance with Hulu. “I’m so thrilled. I feel actually pleased and grateful that the business offered me a chance to do something various with my brand-new restricted series,” she stated at the D23 Exposition on Sept. 9. Speaking more about the restricted series, she included, “It’s a real-life story of a couple in Indiana who embraced a kid, and it didn’t go precisely as they had actually anticipated. I believe we have actually all remained in circumstances like that, where things do not go as we prepare or as we anticipate, and I believe that’s an intriguing story.”

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