Grey’s Anatomy star Camilla Luddington is excited to see what’s next for her character following Justin Chambers exit
Justin Chambers’ character Dr. Alex Karev departed suddenly in last Thursday’s episode of Grey’s Anatomy after 16 years on the hit show.
Even with the anticipated shake-up behind-the-scenes, his on-screen wife Camilla Luddington, who plays Dr. Jo Wilson, appears to be excited about what the future holds for her character.
‘Reading “Dear Jo…” like,’ Luddington captioned an Instagram photo of herself lounging poolside, in a nod to Alex’s goodbye letter on the show, while reading a future Grey’s Anatomy script.
‘Reading “Dear Jo…” like’: Camilla Luddington shared a photo of herself on Instagram on Saturday lounging by a pool while reading a future script of Grey’s Anatomy
Looking forward: Luddington revealed that she’s excited to see what’s next for her character, Dr Jo Wilson, following the exit of her husband Dr. Alex Karev (Justin Chambers)
A slew of fans took to the comments section to weigh-in, including one person who said they ‘can’t wait to see what’s next’ for her character Jo.
‘omg me too!’ the actress, 36, replied.
‘The scripts for Jo this season are [shock emoji]! JUST. WAIT.’
The explanation: Fans learned Alex sent Jo divorce papers in the mail and that he went to re-connect with ex-wife, Izzie Stevens (Katherine Heigl) after learning she secretly had his twins
Chambers did not appear in Thursday’s episode but he did make a voice cameo to wrap up his character. Fans learned that Alex sent Jo divorce papers in the mail and that he went to re-connect with ex-wife, Izzie Stevens (Katherine Heigl) after learning that she secretly had his twins.
During his last on-screen appearance in November, Alex decided to leave Jo behind and go home to Iowa to take care of his mother.
In the end, he never did return to Seattle but he did send letters to Jo, Dr. Meredith Grey (Ellen Pompeo), Dr. Richard Webber (James Pickens Jr.) and Dr. Miranda Bailey (Chandra Wilson), which were voiced by Chambers.
Last exit: Dr Meredith Grey (Ellen Pompeo) was among the people Alex sent letters to explaining his decision to leave behind his life and wife in Seattle
‘I love Jo deeply, still. I think I always will and if it was just about two women I love, I’d choose my wife. You know I would, but it’s not just her. Izzie made our kids,’ Alex wrote in a letter to Meredith (Pompeo) in the episode.
‘She had our embryos.’
In another letter, Alex apologized to Jo and admitted that he was ‘in live with Izzie.’
‘When I asked you to marry me, I meant it. When I told you I loved you, I meant it. But Izzie has our kids,’ he added.
Chambers made the big reveal that he was leaving medical drama series in January, after starring in all 16 seasons, so he could work on his mental health.
Grey’s Anatomy airs Thursday’s on ABC at 9 p.m. ET.
The show must go on: Grey’s Anatomy airs Thursday’s on ABC at 9 p.m. ET