{"id":367709,"date":"2026-03-27T08:29:18","date_gmt":"2026-03-27T08:29:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/367709\/"},"modified":"2026-03-27T08:29:18","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T08:29:18","slug":"greys-anatomys-season-finale-will-be-the-end-for-two-beloved-characters-as-the-actors-exit-show","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/367709\/","title":{"rendered":"Grey\u2019s Anatomy&#8217;s season finale will be the end for two beloved characters as the actors exit show"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"3\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">Grey&#8217;s Anatomy has confirmed the exits of two longstanding characters in the upcoming season 22 finale. Kevin McKidd&#8217;s Owen Hunt and Kim Raver&#8217;s Teddy Altman have been beloved since their introductions in 2008 and 2009, respectively.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"9\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">Having been through their ups and downs and an on-and-off couple, the two characters recently divorced after five years of marriage.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"13\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">It has now been confirmed that the 7 May finale will be their swansong, with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/tv\/tv-news\/greys-anatomy-cast-exits-kevin-mckidd-kim-raver-season-finale-1236546819\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/tv\/tv-news\/greys-anatomy-cast-exits-kevin-mckidd-kim-raver-season-finale-1236546819\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"The Hollywood Reporter\" data-node-id=\"13.1\" class=\"body-link css-1gyyefe emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">The Hollywood Reporter<\/a> claiming that the departures stem from creative decisions, though the door is open for future returns.<\/p>\n<p><img draggable=\"true\" alt=\"kim raver, kevin mckidd, grey's anatomy season 22\" title=\"Kim Raver, Kevin McKidd, Grey's Anatomy season 22\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"3000\" height=\"2000\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto;\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/418299ef-0c68-4b4f-a9fb-3525a425b8bb.jpg\" class=\"css-0 e1g79fud0\"\/><\/p>\n<p>ABC<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"18\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/tech\/best-tech-deals\/g35899960\/best-streaming-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/tech\/best-tech-deals\/g35899960\/best-streaming-services\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Best streaming services\" data-node-id=\"18.1\" class=\"body-link css-1gyyefe emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Best streaming services<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"22\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">&#8220;Grey\u2019s Anatomy has been a huge chapter of my life, creatively and personally, and I\u2019m deeply grateful for everything the show has given me over the years,&#8221; McKidd said.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"26\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">&#8220;As that chapter comes to a close, I\u2019m looking forward to what\u2019s ahead \u2014 building new work, telling new stories, and taking everything I\u2019ve learned into the next phase of my career.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"31\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">The actor, who has also directed multiple episodes, added that the show has shaped him &#8220;enormously&#8221; and he has &#8220;had the privilege of working with an extraordinary group of people throughout that time&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"35\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">&#8220;I\u2019m particularly thankful to [creator] Shonda Rhimes for creating Owen, and for the encouragement she gave me as I stepped into directing,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<p><img draggable=\"true\" alt=\"kim raver, kevin mckidd, grey's anatomy season 22\" title=\"Kim Raver, Kevin McKidd, Grey's Anatomy season 22\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"3000\" height=\"2399\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto;\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/e45a3ad5-6648-434f-8e04-667af3a5d30d.jpg\" class=\"css-0 e1g79fud0\"\/><\/p>\n<p>ABC<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"40\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">Raver, who has also helmed episodes, said: &#8220;Playing Dr Teddy Altman will always hold a dear and special place in my heart. Sixteen years ago, I had the incredible privilege of stepping into this role thanks to the vision of Shonda Rhimes and Betsy Beers.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"44\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">&#8220;Since that day, it has been a true gift to bring the iconic words of Shonda and our brilliant team of writers to life.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"48\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">She went on to praise showrunner Meg Marinis and her predecessors, as well as fellow cast member and director Debbie Allen.<\/p>\n<p><img draggable=\"true\" alt=\"kevin mckidd, grey's anatomy season 22\" title=\"Kevin McKidd, Grey's Anatomy season 22\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"3000\" height=\"1809\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto;\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ef366528-7e28-43b7-9eda-d5947de77941.jpg\" class=\"css-0 e1g79fud0\"\/><\/p>\n<p>ABC<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"53\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">&#8220;To my amazingly talented castmates and our formidable, tireless crew: Playing in this arena with you has been a joy, and I will carry this company in my heart always,&#8221; she continued.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"57\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">&#8220;To the fans \u2014 your unwavering devotion and support are the reason this show remains such a force. Thank you for making this set my place of magic and my home.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"61\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">Meanwhile, Marinis teased: &#8220;While their story is coming to a close, this is never truly a goodbye. We are endlessly grateful for the years, the artistry and the memories they\u2019ve given to the show and we look forward to cheering them on in whatever comes next.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"65\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">Grey&#8217;s Anatomy airs on <a href=\"https:\/\/go.redirectingat.com?id=127X991730&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hulu.com%2Fstart%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.hulu.com\/start\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"ABC\" data-vars-ga-product-id=\"6cf11869-c890-4721-87c9-91d06f78aaa6\" data-node-id=\"65.2\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.hulu.com\/start\/\" data-product-url=\"https:\/\/www.hulu.com\/start\/\" data-affiliate=\"true\" data-affiliate-url=\"https:\/\/go.redirectingat.com?id=127X991730&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hulu.com%2Fstart%2F\" data-affiliate-network=\"{&quot;site_id&quot;:&quot;53fd7fa5-d43c-401b-823b-b21cf6cddcd6&quot;,&quot;metadata&quot;:null,&quot;network&quot;:{&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Skimlinks&quot;},&quot;product_metadata&quot;:null,&quot;afflink_redirect&quot;:&quot;\/_p\/afflink\/12wkO\/hulu-black-friday-deal-1-99-month&quot;}\" data-vars-ga-product-brand=\"hulu\" data-vars-ga-product-price=\"$2,026.00\" data-vars-ga-product-retailer-id=\"57e766c8-c359-47cd-9b95-d3c1d97f0856\" data-vars-ga-product-sem3-brand=\"hulu\" data-vars-ga-link-treatment=\"(not set) | (not set)\" class=\"body-link product-links css-1gyyefe e1aq0z090\">ABC<\/a> in the US. 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