Warning: This contains spoilers Grey’s Anatomy
You are you panicking and asking “Is it?” Ellen Pompeo leaving Grey’s Anatomy?”
You’re not the only one. During April 7’s episode of the medical drama, titled “Put It To The Test,” Pompeo’s character Meredith Grey announced that she was “ready to move on” from Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital.
Previously this season, Meredith was offered a job in Minnesota. Now, Meredith wants to take a major career change. Meredith stated to Dr. Nick Marsh, her love interest that you can’t just stay where you’ve done your residency for the rest of your life. They see you as you are, not the person that you have become.
Elle continued: “I accept that offer.””
Don’t worry if you don’t want your stethoscope to be knotted. Back in January—when it was announced the ABC series would be renewed for a 19th season—Deadline reported that Pompeo had signed a new one-year deal to continue as the titular character in the new season.
What does this mean? For a while, Pompeo will not be moving anywhere.