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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.

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.

Grey's Anatomy originals, Ellen Pompeo and Patrick Dempsey, had a reunion of sorts when they shared the same red carpet during the D23 Expo in Anaheim on Saturday.Realizing the massive impact their characters -  Dr. Meredith Grey and Dr.

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?

Patrick Dempsey was nearly unrecognizable while appearing at the 2022 Disney Legends Awards during Disney's D23 Expo in Anaheim on Friday.Instead of his signature salt-and-pepper coif, the 56-year-old actor debuted a head of bleach blond hair as he addressed convention attendees.The Grey's Anatomy hunk looked sharp in a beige blazer and matching slacks. Woah! Patrick Dempsey was nearly unrecognizable while appearing at the 2022 Disney Legends Awards during Disney's D23 Expo in Anaheim on Friday. Instead of his signature salt-and-pepper coif, the 56-year-old actor debuted a head of bleach blond hair as he addressed convention attendees His jacket was worn over a white button-down shirt with pink pinstripes.With his new look on full display, Dempsey took to the stage during the ceremony to accept his own Disney Legend trophy.Disney Legend is a Hall of Fame for individuals who have made huge contributions to The Walt Disney Company, by Disney's CEO Bob Chapek.  The Maine native's Grey's Anatomy co-star Ellen Pompeo, black-ish stars Anthony Anderon and Tracee Ellis Ross, Black Panther actor Chadwick Boseman and Frozen stars Idina Menzel, Kristen Bell, Jonathan Groff and Josh Gad were also awarded the status among others.

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.