After 16 years and just as many seasons on ABC's GreysAnatomy, the fate of the character played by fan-favorite Justin Chambers was revealed during Thursday's episode
Alex Karev has officially left the building., the fate of the character played by fan-favorite Justin Chambers was revealed during Thursday's episode. Billed as a farewell to Alex, the original series regular's last episode aired back in November. No new footage of Chambers was included in the episode though he did provide voiceover for the flashback-heavy hour. At the end of the day, Alex is alive and living in Kansas with his former wife, Izzie Stevens.
"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," showrunner Krista Vernoff said Thursday night in a statement. "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.
As for Alex's current wife, Jo , she also got a letter in which he explained that he went to reunite with Izzie and can't come home because they have children. He noted that Jo would understand why he needed to stay in Kansas better than anyone, given their parental issues. He also said that he left her his ownership shares in Grey Sloan and signed divorce papers.
"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," Chambers said in a January statement. "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.
Other farewells included Bailey , who also received a letter in which Alex thanked her for making him a great surgeon — and shocked her by revealing that he's a father of two with Izzie. Richard also received a letter and, after initially being angry, understood the decision because he, too, missed out on seeing his daughter grow up and was at one point in love with two women .since the pilot. The episode ended with a montage of scenes recapping Alex and Izzie's romance.
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