Ever sinceJustin Chambersconfirmed his exit fromGrey’s Anatomyafter 15 years, fans have been wondering how his character, Dr. Alex Karev, would be written off the show.
During Thursday’s season 16 midseason premiere of the ABC medical drama, Alex’s wife, Jo Wilson Karev (Camilla Luddington), addressed her husband’s absence.
After Meredith Grey (Ellen Pompeo) arrived at the Karev’s apartment, she noticed Alex wasn’t there.
“He’s visiting his mom,” Jo explained.
Chambers, 49, was noticeably absent from themidseason finalein November, and it was explained that his character was taking care of his ailing mother.
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Earlier this month, ABC confirmed to PEOPLE that the original cast member had leftGrey’safter starring as Alex for 16 seasons. His final episode aired on Nov. 14, 2019, so he will not get a send-off episode.
Justin Chambers onGrey’s Anatomy.Richard Cartwright/Walt Disney Television via Getty
He added, “As I move on fromGrey’s Anatomy, I want to thank the ABC family, Shonda Rimes, original cast membersEllen Pompeo, Chandra Wilson and James Pickens, and the rest of the amazing cast and crew, both past and present, and, of course, the fans for an extraordinary ride.”
Days after his announcement, he addressed his difficult decision to leave and revealed what he wants to pursue next.
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“I’m very excited [for this new chapter],” the actor toldPage Sixwhile leaving Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles. “Of course [it was a hard decision]. Anywhere that you spend 15 years, it’s a big chunk of your life.”
When asked what he’s looking forward to, Chambers responded, “Life, family, love, and friendships.”
Looking ahead, one big question remains unanswered forGrey’sfans: What does this mean for Alex’s wife, Jo?
Grey’s Anatomyairs Thursdays (9 p.m. ET) on ABC.
source: people.com
