GREY'S ANATOMY's Kim Raver, Chyler Leigh Will Not Return Next Season

When ABC's GREY'S ANATOMY returns next season, it will be missing two of its most popular cast members. Yesterday, the show's creator, Shonda Rhimes confirmed on her Twitter account that both Kim Raver and Chyler Leigh have exited the long-running medical drama. 

“This finale was incredibly hard to write. I did not enjoy it. It made me sick and it made me sad," wrote Rhimes. "We end the season not knowing ANYTHING about the future. Except for two things. We know we are definitely saying goodbye to two of my favorite people: Chyler Leigh (Lexie) and Kim Raver (Teddy)."

Continued Rhimes, “I know this season’s finale had some surprises for viewers and the exit of Kim Raver was one of the big ones. But Kim’s series option was up and she was ready to give Teddy Altman a much-needed vacation. It’s been a pleasure working with someone as talented and funny and kind as Kim; everyone is going to miss her terribly. I like to imagine that Teddy is still out there in the Grey’s Anatomy universe, running Army Medical Command and building a new life.”

Rhimes went on to call Leigh an “important member of my Grey’s family. We had a lot of thoughtful discussion about it and ultimately we both decided this was the right time for her character’s journey to end. As far as I’m concerned Chyler will always remain a part of the Shondaland family and I can’t wait to work with her again in the future."

The show’s season finale ended with a horrific plane crash which left survivors in grave danger with no sign of rescue.

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