Grey’s Anatomy fans left ‘devastated’ as Ellen Pompeo confirms exit
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Ellen Pompeo became a household name after landing her role as Meredith Grey on ABC’S Grey’s Anatomy in 2005. After months of speculations, the actress left fans devastated as she confirmed her exit following 19 seasons on the show,
Since Grey’s Anatomy first premiered, it has become the longest-running scripted primetime show and the longest-scripted primetime series carried by ABC.
The medical drama followed Meredith Grey (played by Ellen Pompeo), the daughter of the once-renowned surgeon Ellis Grey (Kate Burton), as she became an intern at the Seattle Grace Hospital.
Viewers quickly became loyal fans as they watched her career and personal life unfold in and around the hospital.
After much speculation Ellen could be leaving or starring in a limited capacity, the actress took to social media to confirm the dreaded rumours.
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Taking to Instagram with a selfie, she wrote a heartfelt message which read: “I am eternally grateful and humbled by the love and support you have all shown me, Meredith GREY and the show for 19 seasons!
“Through it all….none of it …would have been possible without the best fans in the world. “You all are RIDERS and you all have made the ride so fun and ICONIC!!”
Ellen continued: “I love you madly and appreciate you right back.
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“This isn’t your first time on the rollercoaster… you know the show must go on and I’ll definitely be back to visit. With a lot of love and immense gratitude XoE”
Fans took to her comments in droves to share their heartbreak and demand the cancellation of Grey’s Anatomy.
@jcv096 stated: “End the show. I been a rider from the beginning, but the show is nothing without Meredith.” (sic)
@adrianalittle13 added: “No grey’s anatomy for me without you, but thank you for everything the last 19 seasons.”
An emotional @chelseaviglione commented: “I’m devastated! @ellenpompeo YOUR show has become a part of my life and a big part of who I am. I was watching when the first episode aired and instantly fell in love with Grey’s Anatomy.”
@lifewithwhitp shared: “Ellen said the carousel will turn without her ok… meanwhile… I AM NOT WELL.”
@ncmokujac wrote: “You are one of the reasons why I became a doctor, @ellenpompeo. Thank you for helping me thrive all these years.”
@kilikina1 demanded: “They should end it now. Too many originals gone. And now Meredith Grey, the heart of the show.” (sic)
In the recent midseason finale entitled Thunderstruck, Meredith’s home tragically burned to the ground and all that was left was a post-it note she and her late husband Derek Shepherd (Patrick Dempsey) wrote their vows.
With her home gone, she decided to move to Boston after her daughter Zola (Aniela Gumbs) fell in love with a school there.
Jackson Avery (Jesse Williams) had also offered Meredith a job working on Alzheimer’s research.
She then announced her departure from Grey Sloan Hospital with an email and as she didn’t consult Nick Marsh (Scott Speedman), so he wasn’t sure where he stood.
Fans will have to tune in to the midseason premiere to see the fallout from her other friends and colleagues.
Grey’s Anatomy season 19 will return to ABC in the US on Thursday, February 23. A UK release date is yet to be announced.
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