FAREWELL, ALEX
JUSTIN Chambers’ character Alex Karev was bid farewell in Thursday night’s episode of Grey’s Anatomy.
While Justin – who has starred on the show for 16 years - made his last appearance in November, fans finally discovered the beloved surgeon won’t be returning to Seattle in a surprise twist.
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Justin appeared in the form of a voice cameo, and revealed his character Alex had reunited with ex-wife Izzie (Katherine Heigl), who he married in season six.
In a letter to Meredith (Ellen Pompeo), he said: “I swear it’s not about work or you or Jo, It’s about me. I left and I’m with Izzie”.
In another letter to wife Jo (Camilla Luddington), Alex explains his decision to get back with Izzie after ten years – and in another shock plot twist reveals he is now a father.
He said: “When I told you I loved you I meant it, but Izzie has our kids, Jo.”
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As viewers will know, Alex gave his sperm to Izzie when she had cancer so she could freeze her embryos to one day have children. She ended up having twins – Eli and Alex.
He added: “I can’t lie to you and pretend the truth isn’t the truth. That I love you, and I love Izzie.
“But if it was just me missing her or nostalgia or whatever, I would have been able to walk away and come back to you. But Izzie had my kids, and I know you get what that really means.”
Grey’s Anatomy’s executive producer Krista Vernoff later posted a statement to thank Justin for his part in the show.
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Justin has played Alex for 16 years.
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She wrote: “It is nearly impossible to say goodbye to Alex Karev. That is as true for me and for all of the writers at Grey’s Anatomy as it is for the fans.
“We have loved writing Alex. And we have loved watching Justin Chambers’ nuanced portrayal of him. For 16 seasons, 16 years, we have grown up alongside Alex Karev.
“We have been frustrated by his limitations and we have been inspired by his growth and we have come to love him deeply and to think of him as one of our very best friends.
“We will miss him terribly. And we will always be grateful for his impact, on our show, on our hearts, on our fans, on the world.”
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