There’s a number of modifications coming at Gray Sloan Memorial Hospital!
On Wednesday, Gray’s Anatomy bosses made the shock announcement that two longtime stars, Kevin McKidd and Kim Raver, who play Owen Hunt and Teddy Altman, are LEAVING! OMG!
Thanks, Kim and Kevin. There aren’t any phrases for the gratitude we’ve got for the whole lot you dropped at Gray’s Anatomy. ???? pic.twitter.com/EmmOwP7Tuc
— Gray’s Anatomy (@GreysABC) March 25, 2026
They’ll make their exit throughout the Season 22 finale that may air on Could 7. And sadly for them, it wasn’t their alternative! A supply advised Selection this got here right down to a inventive resolution. Oof.
There has additionally been plenty of reviews that the present has been needing to trim its funds, with different forged members dropping out on display screen time. As two of the longest-running stars on the present, we’ve got to think about they’d huge paychecks, too. So, uh, possibly that’s why they’re getting booted as effectively?? Hmm.
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For now, the actors are taking the exit gracefully. Kevin — who joined in Season 5 — stated in a press release to Web page Six and different retailers that the present’s “been an enormous chapter of [his] life,” noting he’s “deeply grateful for the whole lot the present has given [him] through the years,” together with attending to direct the medical drama. He additionally praised creator Shonda Rhimes:
“As that chapter involves a detailed, I’m trying ahead to what’s forward — constructing new work, telling new tales, and taking the whole lot I’ve realized into the following part of my profession.”
See his Instagram tribute:
In the meantime, Kim — who joined in Season 6 (although left on her personal volition again on the finish of Season 8 and returned in Season 14) — stated in a press release that her character “will all the time maintain a pricey and particular place in my coronary heart.” See her full reflection:
Now, the one excellent news for followers is that Shonda promised their characters — which *spoiler alert* seem like reconciling after simply getting divorced — will get “the blissful ending their story deserves.” It doesn’t sound like anybody’s getting killed off — so who is aware of, they might all the time return sooner or later or make a cameo?
They’ve been on the present for therefore lengthy, it’ll certainly be a loss… Effectively, to some followers.
Others are literally CELEBRATING this information! Significantly over Owen’s exit! Look:
celebrating owen hunt leaving gray’s anatomy despite the fact that i haven’t tuned in because the stone age pic.twitter.com/TaYDa3sJ5F
— tori (@torlinnea) March 25, 2026
“WAIT OWEN HUNT IS FINALLY F**KING LEAVING”
“I’m unhappy for the actors particularly Kevin however we actually don’t want extra of Owen and teddy on our screens. They’re storyline is getting repetitive #greysanatomy”
“OWEN HUNT IS FINALLY LEAVING GREY’S ANATOMY”
“NO WAY ARE WE ACTUALLY FREE OF OWEN HUNT???????”
“OWEN HUNT COULD BE LEAVING??? HALLELUJAH I PRAYED FOR TIMES LJKE THESE”
“2 of the worst character developments ever! That is thrilling!!! It’s about time!!!”
“I’ve wished Owen gone because the second he confirmed up LMAO let’s gooooo”
“FINALLY!!!! Yaaaaasssssss i’m sorry for Kim Raver however YAAAAASSSSS”
“I’m sorry however objectively this was the perfect resolution. There’s sufficient veterans. Teddy and Owen’s story simply appeared like an countless loop. One thing needed to give. They’ve been doing this dance for the previous 14 seasons . #greysanatomy”
me having cease watching the present years in the past and seeing owen hunt lastly exit pic.twitter.com/GorVtD2Exr
— salma ???? (@chenfordsbee) March 25, 2026
“owen hunt is leaving greys” pic.twitter.com/falmX535ib
— ؘ (@torturedfilm) March 25, 2026
Ouch!
That stated, there are many loyal followers who’re unhappy to see them go:
“im really of the minority who’re unhappy that kevin and kim are leaving
“I can’t imagine lastly Owen is leaving and so they take teddy with him UGH free my woman”
“I can’t imagine we received’t have Owen and Teddy anymore. I hope they’ve an superior ending”
“Screaming, crying, throwing up! Don’t go away us Kevin!”
“No no no… I’ve been watching these final seasons due to Teddy. She’s one among my favorite characters. Thanks for bringing her to life with a lot love and depth.”
A LOT of reactions! What do U assume?? Inform us (under)!
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