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Saying goodbye to Meredith Grey. Ellen Pompeo is grateful for fan support after reducing her Grey’s Anatomy role — and her former costars are sharing the love.

Get ready to say goodbye to Meredith Grey…

Don’t say farewell to Ellen Pompeo. The Grey’s Anatomy star and executive producer conveyed that message to fans on Instagram Thursday, promising she eventually will return as Meredith following her final midseason episode as a full-time cast member.

Her final bow. Ellen Pompeo thanked Grey’s Anatomy fans for their support after previously announcing her reduced role.

It’s the end of an era! Grey’s Anatomy will be saying a partial goodbye to Ellen Pompeo’s Meredith Grey when the series returns early next year.

SPOILER ALERT: The story includes details from the Nov. 10 Season 19 fall finale of ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy.

officially started a new chapter with a new class of interns and a slew of major changes at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital.In Season 19's opener, aptly titled «Everything Has Changed,» the fans see the birth of the hospital's residency program and the crowning of Meredith Grey as the permanent interim chief of surgery. While Ellen Pompeo shared that she was stepping back and only appearing in only eight episodes, it's clear her presence will still be deeply felt as Grey steps into her new role, making the evolution from intern to doctor to the hospital's top dog.As viewers welcomed the new interns, they also welcomed Grey's promotion, with fans taking to Twitter to praise the character at the center of the  universe.«CHIEF MEREDITH GREY YALL #GreysAnatomy,» one fan tweeted, alongside a few screenshots from the premiere episode, with another fan writing, «Meredith as chief is too real I’m emotional #GreysAnatomy.»CHIEF MEREDITH GREY YALL #GreysAnatomypic.twitter.com/uiRITy42f2Meredith as chief is too real I’m emotional #GreysAnatomy«WHY IS MER BEING CHIEF SO HOT SO MILF IM SCREAMING #GreysAnatomy,» another fan excitedly tweeted.WHY IS MER BEING CHIEF SO HOT SO MILF IM SCREAMING #GreysAnatomySee more reactions to Grey's new role, and the incoming class of interns, who are quickly proving that while everything has changed, some things at Grey's Sloan never will, below:CHIEF GREY!!! That rolls off the tongue! #GreysAnatomyOh if only she knew she’d become Chief Grey #GreysAnatomypic.twitter.com/ksWpWm70Vpchief grey>> @GreysABC#GreysAnatomy

officially started a new chapter with the season 19 premiere, introducing a new class of interns and navigating a slew of major changes at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital — from restarting the residency program to bringing Grey Sloan back to its glory days.In the lead-up to Thursday's opener, appropriately titled «Everything Has Changed,» the latest season of ABC's medical drama was being called a «rebirth» for the long-running franchise amid news that longtime leading lady (and the center of the universe) Ellen Pompeo was stepping back and only appearing in only eight episodes. A combination of the old, along with the new.

Grey’s Anatomy is one of the most popular TV shows of all time and it’s about to return for season 19 on ABC.

Grey’s Anatomy is back tonight! Season 19 premieres on Thursday, October 6 on ABC at 9 p.m. ET.

Season 19 of Grey’s Anatomy premieres tonight (October 6) on ABC with Ellen Pompeo only appearing in eight episodes.

Caterina Scorsone is sharing how will address Ellen Pompeo's limited role in season 19. The actress stopped by the ET stages on Tuesday afternoon for an exclusive sit-down interview where she previewed the new season, which also welcomes five new interns into the world of Grey Sloan.«The whole first part of the season is working its way around this story,» Scorsone told ET's Nischelle Turner at the stages in Studio City, California. «How does this happen? She’s not there all the time.

Chandra Wilson and James Pickens Jr. have seen it all on As the original cast members of ABC's long-running medical drama return for their 19th season, both acknowledged that this one will feel a bit different as the show welcomes a new class of interns and Ellen Pompeo takes on a more limited capacity, appearing in only eight episodes, though she'll continue to narrate. «We've been very well-practiced over the seasons as to what happens when our characters move in and out of our show,» Wilson, who returns as Miranda Bailey, told ET during the virtual season 19 junket.

starts fresh in season 19 with the introduction of five bright-eyed medical interns, all hungry to make their mark on the medical world.With Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital slowly rebuilding its reputation following the dramatics of last season and Meredith stepping into the chief role, the new class of interns — played by Harry Shum Jr. (Blue), Adelaide Kane (Jules), Midori Francis (Mika), Alexis Floyd (Simone) and Niko Terho (Lucas) — are breathing new life while also harkening back to the past as the medical drama turns over a new chapter.For Francis, who portrays one of the new interns, Mika, joining the family has been as close to a full-circle moment as one can get after having grown up with the franchise as a teen and largely being inspired by Sandra Oh's iconic character, Cristina Yang.«That character and seeing her, especially in the town I grew up in in New Jersey and what I was seeing on TV at that time, it was not [every day] an Asian actor was so present, had so much screen time and was so messy and so good,» the Sex Lives of College Girls star shared in a recent phone interview with ET, adding later that «something in my gut said that this was a good move» when the opportunity arose to come onto the show. Ahead of Thursday's premiere, the 28-year-old actress discusses why she's proud to be playing an Asian character who's not buttoned-up and perfect, surprises that are in store for viewers and why Ellen Pompeo's  legacy is bigger than Meredith Grey.I was a fan.

Bachelor in Paradise airs and CBS premieres The Real Love Boat, inspired by the iconic 1970s series. The unscripted dating show features some surprise guest stars from the scripted series, and the husband-and-wife team of Rebecca Romijn and Jerry O’Connell try to help a group of singles find love on the high seas. There’s nothing I love more than celebrating love in a gorgeous location, and this delivers. On the drama front (though BiP and TRLB can never be accused of not bringing the drama), Grey’s Anatomy returns for season 19 and The Good Doctor begins season 5, both on ABC.

Sarah Drew still has hope that a spinoff featuring April and Jackson could come to fruition.The actress spoke to ET on Wednesday night at the Power of Women event, where she acknowledged that fans of the medical drama often ask about a possible series alongside her pal and former co-star, Jesse Williams.«So many people ask me about a 'Japril' spinoff, and Jesse and I have both been very verbal about how much we would love to see something like that happen,» Drew told ET's Deidre Behar.«We love working together. We love that relationship and any opportunity to get to see them onscreen together more, I think a lot of people would be happy about that,» she acknowledged. «We'd be happy with that, so we'll see.»Drew initially returned to after several years away to help wrap up Williams' storyline before he departed near the end of season 17.

Sarah Drew is in support of her co-star, Ellen Pompeo's, decision to step back from the series after portraying Dr. Meredith Grey for almost two decades.

Sarah Drew is in support of her co-star Ellen Pomeo's decision to step back from the series after portraying Dr. Meredith Grey for almost two decades.

Season 19 of ABC’s hit Grey’s Anatomy is picking up six months after the events in the Season 18 finale. So says Scott Speedman’s Nick in the trailer for the new season. To which Ellen Pompeo replies, “It’s been a very difficult six months.”

Patrick Dempsey would definitely work with Ellen Pompeo again. The two previously starred together in "Grey's Anatomy." "I would love to work with her again," Dempsey said during an interview with Extra. Dempsey has a "couple ideas" for projects he'd like to do with Pompeo.

Patrick Dempsey is opening up about the possibility of working with Ellen Pompeo again one day.

is gearing up for a new chapter, but season 19 is going to look dramatically different.With ABC's long-running medical drama nearing two decades on television and surpassing 400 episodes, there's bound to be changes in front behind the camera. As series star Ellen Pompeo formally steps back for the upcoming season, with plans to only appear in eight episodes (though she'll continue to narrate), favorites and franchise newcomers will be stepping into the spotlight.While significant changes are afoot at, the new season, which kicks off Oct.

Ellen Pompeo is making sure the new doctors scrubbing in at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital are greeted with love! On Monday, following the 74th annual Primetime Emmy Awards, ET caught up with newcomers, Midori Francis and Niko Tehro, who dished on the sweet gift Pompeo presented to them when they arrived.  “Ellen has been amazing,” Francis told ET’s Matt Cohen at the Disney Emmys after-party. “She gave us the biggest, most warm welcome.

Lights, camera, action! The 74th annual Emmy Awards are officially upon Us, and the fashion is everything.

Patrick Dempsey's giving a new meaning to the term, silver fox! The 56-year-old actor showed off a silver-toned, bleached-blonde hairdo while accepting the Disney Legend award at the D23 Expo in Anaheim Friday. Dempsey, who is known for his salt-and-pepper mane, was nearly unrecognizable as he took the stage to accept his trophy alongside his  co-star, Ellen Pompeo. With the honor, the  alum joins a Hall of Fame for individuals who have made huge contributions to The Walt Disney Company.ET spoke to Dempsey at the Expo, where he marveled at the impact Disney has had on his life.«You know, it's really special. You start to look at all the images of how many films I have done and television shows, and all of that.

legendary Ellen Pompeo,” he said directly into the camera as she laughed and threw her arm around his shoulder. “Ellen, what does it feel like to be a legend?”“Well, I thought we were already legends, but I am really happy that we are officially legends,” she smiled, prompting Dempsey to confirm, yes, it’s official.Pompeo and Dempsey, along with the late Chadwick Boseman, Tracee Ellis Ross, Anthony Anderson and Kristen Bell were among the 2022 Disney Legends Honorees honored at this year’s D23 Expo on Saturday. The Disney Legends Award is given to individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to the Disney legacy.After some silly banter about a bus ride, he went into full interviewer mode.

Ellen Pompeo is making her first comments since the announcement she would have a limited appearance in the upcoming season of Grey’s Anatomy.

Will Grey’s Anatomy fans see Ellen Pompeo and Patrick Dempsey reunite onscreen again after those accusations of his “terrorizing” behavior on the ABC drama?

Ellen Pompeo reunited with Patrick Dempsey Friday to kickoff D23 Expo: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event at the Anaheim Convention Center, and the  star was thrilled to finally see him in person, and his new hairdo!After the 52-year-old actress lent her hand and signature to commemorate her Disney Legend status, Pompeo spoke to ET's Will Marfuggi and opened up about scaling back her role as the iconic Meredith Grey on the hit ABC show.Pompeo's set to appear in only eight episodes for the upcoming 19th season of the medical drama, as she'll split time between that show while starring in and executive producing an eight-episode limited series, , for Hulu. But, Greyfans need not worry.

Ellen Pompeo will be a far less frequent presence on “Grey’s Anatomy” during the upcoming 19th season, set to appear in just eight of the 22 new episodes.

Not sweating the small stuff. After choosing to take a step back from Grey’s Anatomy, Ellen Pompeo opened up about why she wasn’t worried about the break.

Ellen Pompeo on Friday made her first public comments about her reduced on-screen presence on Grey’s Anatomy next season. As Deadline exclusively reported last month, Pompeo will appear in only eight episodes of ABC’s top scripted series for the upcoming 19th season. She is using the time to star in and executive produce an eight-episode Untitled Orphan limited series for Hulu.

Sorry House of the Dragon fans: Patrick Dempsey will not cameo as a long-lost Targaryen on HBO.

Grey’s Anatomy stars Ellen Pompeo and Patrick Dempsey, along with blackish leads Tracee Ellis Ross and Anthony Anderson and the late Chadwick Boseman, were honored as Legends Friday to help kick off D23 Expo: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event.

is being injected with new blood!Only ET exclusively premieres the new season 19 promo teasing the latest chapter in ABC's long-running medical drama. The video features Meredith Grey (Ellen Pompeo) proudly marveling over the incoming class of interns at Grey Sloan's rejuvenated residency program, explaining why they all deserve to be walking the hospital's hallowed halls.In the 30-second teaser, Miranda Bailey (Chandra Wilson) is also back to check out the new residents as they gear up for their first big test — dealing with numerous patients with severe brain injuries.

Kate Walsh will return for season 19 of in a recurring capacity, ET has confirmed. Walsh first stepped back into Addison's high heels last season when she appeared in three episodes. The actress will be walking the halls of Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital in the upcoming season, with her first appearance set for episode 3, as first reported.Walsh spoke with ET in October about stepping back into Addison's shoes nearly nine years after last playing the character.