★ Elle posted some interesting facts about Grey’s Anatomy told by creator Shonda Rhimes during her online television writing masterclass.

One of the facts listed also happens to be the best decision ever made by Shonda & the ABC executives at the time.😉 Check it out below and read more facts at the link.

5. There is no Alex Karev in Rhimes’ original pitch: He was added in after the pilot was shot. Meanwhile, 13 seasons later, he is still a central character in Grey’s.

 
★ The screencaptures from last week’s episode of Grey’s, “Don’t Stop Me Now”, have been added to the gallery.

Screencaps > 13.21 – Don’t Stop Me Now

 
★ Next episode of Grey’s airs Thursday, May 4th and the title is “Leave It Inside.” Here’s the synopsis and the promo for it.

“Leave It Inside” – April and Andrew consult with a fiery patient who has a giant, inoperable heart tumor. Meanwhile, Alex and Eliza are at odds over the treatment of a young patient, and Stephanie and Ben make decisions that could affect their careers, on “Grey’s Anatomy,” THURSDAY, MAY 4 (8:00-9:01 p.m. EDT), on The ABC Television Network.

It’s the legendary Ann-Margret’s birthday today (April 28), so it’s a good time to post this clip of Justin talking about his friend in a 2014 Swedish documentary titled “Ann-Margret: Från Valsjöbyn till Hollywood.” (translation “Ann-Margret: From Valsjöbyn to Hollywood”)

Grey’s Anatomy returns tomorrow night with a new episode titled “Don’t Stop Me Now.”

Check out this sneak peek of a lunch scene between Meredith, Alex and Maggie, and then watch the TGIT promo below.

★ ABC released the synopsis and photos for the penultimate episode of Grey’s Anatomy. The title of the episode is “True Colors” and there are 4 promotional photos of Justin/Alex Karev and a BTS photo with director Kevin McKidd on set at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel.

THE DOCTORS OF GREY SLOAN ARE FORCED TO MAKE TOUGH DECISONS, ON ABC’S ‘GREY’S ANATOMY’

“True Colors” – The doctors of Grey Sloan encounter a difficult case involving a dangerous patient. Meanwhile, Owen receives life-changing news that pushes Amelia to step up to support him, and Alex attends a medical conference after making a shocking discovery, on “Grey’s Anatomy,” THURSDAY, MAY 11 (8:00-9:01 p.m. EDT), on The ABC Television Network.

Promotional Photos > 13.23 – True Colors

 
★ Entertainment Weekly posted a few spoilers for the season 13 finale of Grey’s titled “Ring of Fire” that will air on May 18th.

Grey’s Anatomy

ABC, Thursday, May 18, 8 p.m.

Gird your loins: In true Shondaland fashion, Grey’s Anatomy is prepping for an epic event in the season 13 finale. “There’s actually two events going on at the same time that are pretty big that affect the entire hospital community,” says EP Debbie Allen, teasing that many relationships will either be embroiled or solidified as a result — Alex (Justin Chambers) must make a hard decision in his relationship with Jo (Camilla Luddington), while Meredith (Ellen Pompeo) has some news for Riggs (Martin Henderson) that brings their relationship to a turning point. But there could also be lives that hang in the balance “You should be worried,” Allen cautions. “There’s cause for worry. There’s an amazing cliffhanger that will have everybody thinking, ‘Wow, where is this going?!'” Don’t freak out (or do!), but there’s actually several, which “plant more seeds that fuel the fire for what is going to happen next season,” Allen says. Probably best to watch with tissues and tequila!

★ Cast and crew wrapped filming on season 13 of Grey’s Anatomy on April 7th. This is a photo of Justin on set with a background actor while filming the season finale that will air on May 18th. The larger version of this photo as well as other BTS photos are in the album linked below.

Season 13 > Behind the Scenes/ On Set

 
★ The Grey’s season 13 wrap party was held at HYDE Sunset on April 10th. Justin went to the party and Grey’s executive-producer Debbie Allen and actress/friend Sally Brooks posted pics with him.

Grey’s Anatomy Season 13 Wrap Party – April 10

 
★ The next episode of Grey’s titled “Don’t Stop Me Now” airs on April 27th and the promo for it is out. Check out the synopsis and watch the promo below.

“Don’t Stop Me Now” – Bailey and April work to fix things between Richard and Catherine. Meanwhile, Eliza continues to pursue Arizona, and one of Alex’s previous patients returns to Grey Sloan, on “Grey’s Anatomy,” THURSDAY, APRIL 27 (8:00-9:01 p.m. EDT), on The ABC Television Network.

 
★ Finally, Shonda Rhimes and Debbie Allen gave some teases about the season finale recently. Check out what they had to say about it. 🔥🔥

Is Grey Sloan going up in flames?

With Grey’s Anatomy heading toward a big event in its season finale, a new tease from Shonda Rhimes may spell doom for the hospital — that, or the hospital may play host to the victims of a fire. You decide: “Debbie Allen and I like to say that the episode is on fire,” Rhimes told EW at the Scandal 100th episode party on Saturday night. “That’s the only way we’re going to describe it. It’s a pretty exciting episode that’s very on fire.”

Allen, who wrapped directing the Grey’s finale on Friday, concurred: “I can only tease that it’s going to be hot for real; it’s on fire. We had night shoots and we were up all night for a couple of weeks, but boy it was great. I was so excited every day.”

Does this mean the actual hospital will be on fire in the finale? “I don’t know about that,” Rhimes said coyly.

However fire may or may not play a role in the finale, it sounds like someone could get burned. “You should be worried,” Allen cautioned. “Be worried, because it’s that kind of night. It’s going to be that kind of a ride.”

In fact, Allen reveals that the events of the season finale will give fans an indication of what’s coming next year. “I think season 14 is going to be spectacular,” Allen said. “We’re planting some seeds that you won’t see coming, but you will be waiting to see how it’s all going to play out.”

★ As usual, I added the screencaps of Justin’s scene in the most recent episode of Grey’s Anatomy to the gallery.

Screencaps > 13.19 – What’s Inside

 
★ Jessica Capshaw (Dr. Arizona Robbins) was producer Betsy Beers’ guest on the Shondaland Revealed podcast this week. The podcast can be listened to at player.fm or EW.com

One of the fan questions asked was “Can you describe Justin Chambers in one word?’ I transcribed Jessica and Betsy’s conversation about Justin below.

Betsy: @HuntMckidd wants ‘Can you describe Justin Chambers in one word?’

Jessica: He’s lovable. ‘Lovable’ would be a good word. He’s so dear, he’s so kind, he’s like a big brother. He’s like a little scallywag. Like you could totally get into trouble with him. And he was one of the first people I worked with.

B: He’s so much fun.

J: I have such a dear place, you know, in my heart for him and I think he’s just lovable. He’s great.

B: I gotta say, Justin Chambers, I do not know one person –

J: Who doesn’t love him.

B: That I’ve ever met, who doesn’t love him.

J: It’s true!

B: Because he is just pure joy to me.

J: He is! He totally is.

B: Like, he is super non-judgy. He does yell at me because I swear too much. That’s the one thing I will give him. But he’s just like “why do you do that?”

J: He’s also, like I said, he gets into trouble, he giggles. We sit next to each other at table reads.

B: You always do, too. You always sit next to each other.

J: We do. But he’s the worst, because he, I don’t know, I’m like the good girl so I’m always like, ‘You know, I don’t want to get in trouble, I’m not going to talk during class.’ And he’s like, you know something will make him laugh or something and he’ll like, he’ll just always, he just makes me laugh. He just makes me laugh. He’ll like roll his eyes or do something that will make me laugh every time.

B: He’s the best.

 
★ Next Thursday, April 13, Grey’s will once air a centric episode and the focus will be on Meredith Grey and Nathan Riggs. Justin won’t be in the episode but here is the synopsis and the promo for the episode.

“In the Air Tonight” – Meredith and Nathan have to confront their feelings when they are are stuck sitting next to each other on a plane, on “Grey’s Anatomy,” THURSDAY, APRIL 13 (8:00-9:01 p.m. EDT), on The ABC Television Network.

Ellen Pompeo wrapped filming on season 13 of Grey’s Anatomy last Friday (Mar. 31) and posted on her Instagram a heartfelt message of appreciation and gratitude to Justin.💗 She chose an old photo of him modeling for D&G and wrote:

@officialjustinchambers thank you for being you and having that thing you have that makes us all love you you’re a mesmerizing talent and a great friend 🙏🏽