★ Screencaps from the penultimate episode of season 12 of Grey’s Anatomy titled “At Last” are up at the gallery.

Screencaps > 12.23 – At Last

 
★ Actress Angelique Cabral, who played the mother of Alex and Meredith’s patient (Rhys) in this episode, posted this pic with Justin taken when they were filming.

 
★ In an interview published after episode 12.23 aired, Camilla Luddington (Dr. Jo Wilson) talks about Jo rejecting Alex’s proposal again and teases the season finale.

‘Grey’s Anatomy’: Two Marriage Proposals, One Death & Meredith’s New Man

What was your reaction to reading that Jo rejected Alex’s proposal — again?
I was super shocked. I really was expecting her to say yes. So far, we’ve seen them come closer, especially after she confronted him about Meredith. They seem to be getting along pretty well. Even the gun episode, I was expecting it to be a much bigger argument, but they solved that together. I was gearing up for a yes. I do think that she loves him and I do think she wants to be with him, so why is it a no? You’ll see in the finale a little more clarity because there has to be a reason for her saying no.

Is this the end for them? Can Alex take any more?
I think if you say no to a proposal and someone really does love you and wanted to get married, that usually ends things — especially because he has proposed twice. This is the third time. I always joke [to the writers], “Can I please say yes?” Because Justin is so cute and Alex is so cute and I don’t get it! If I had proposed to someone three times and they said no, I would think maybe something is not right.

What sort of fallout can we expect from this in next week’s finale?
Her saying no sort of makes them do a 180. You see that Alex is super frustrated by it and he’s heartbroken by that. It’s something that does not get glossed over in the finale.

 
★ This Thursday, season 12 of Grey’s Anatomy comes to an end. Below is the promo and the synopsis for the season finale titled “Family Affair.”

“Family Affair” – Meredith and Maggie support Amelia on an important day; Jo reveals that she has been keeping secrets from Alex while Arizona and Callie deal with the impact of their custody arrangement. Meanwhile, Ben leaps into action to help a friend, on “Grey’s Anatomy,” THURSDAY, MAY 19 (8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT) on the ABC Television Network.

Grey’s Anatomy actor, Jason George, is holding a fundraiser in which a fan can win a live-tweet hang-out with him on the day of the season 13 premiere of Grey’s (September).

The fundraiser is to support non-profit organization Multiracial Americans of Southern California (MASC) that celebrates multiracial identity in a racially inclusive world and advocates for and fosters multiracial community and identity.

The prize winner and a friend with be flown out to Los Angeles and will spend the day with Jason, visit the set and at the end of the day will be part of a private live-tweeting party. Flight and hotel expenses will be paid by Jason.

To enter the contest all you have to do is make a donation of at least $10. Supporting a great cause and possibly winning an amazing prize is a pretty sweet deal! 🙂

Link to make a donation and enter the contest ➜ prizeo.com/jason (details and rules are at the link)

Check out this video where Jason explains MASC and the contest. Justin and a few other Grey’s cast members also appear in the video.

★ Ahead of Thursday’s episode of Grey’s Anatomy airing, The Hollywood Reporter published an article about what’s keeping Alex and Jo from getting married. Ellen Pompeo said very nice things about Justin and the Alex and Jo (Jolex) pairing, and Camilla Luddington also chimed in on Jolex. Here’s an excerpt and the full article can be read at the source linked below.

‘Grey’s Anatomy’: What’s Keeping Jo and Alex From Getting Married?

For her part, Pompeo hopes Jo and Alex are MFEO and is perhaps the couple’s biggest fan.

“I know that’s not happening right now,” Pompeo told THR of an Alex-Mer pairing during a recent set visit. As for Alex and Jo, the actress warned that there’s (shocker!) drama ahead for the couple. “I’m excited about that because I love those two and I want to see them get some good story and stuff to play,” she said. “Justin to me is an ace of diamonds. I love him so much. He’s so talented. He’s like a young Brando — he has everything and is so amazing. But I don’t know [about a romance with Meredith and Alex]; we’ll see.”

As for Luddington, she still has high hopes for Alex and Jo’s long-term romantic future together — despite two unsuccessful marriage proposals.

“She is crazy about him and in love with him,” Luddington says. “There’s always been a part of her that hopes to re-create what she never had — a safe home life and family — and I do think she dreams about doing that with Alex, but it’s super complicated and there are a lot of things that are preventing that from happening.”

★ This is basically just a transcript of Camilla Luddington’s Cosmopolitan interview that was posted in this update. Below are the parts where Justin is specifically mentioned.

Grey’s Anatomy Star Camilla Luddington Is Dying for Jo and Alex to Get Married and Have Babies

Is Jo ever going to say “yes” to Alex’s proposal?
I have been approved by ABC to say that “questions will be answered.” Whether it’s the question, who knows, but things will be revealed. Do you know what? When Justin and I rehearsed, because he’s proposed twice now, I always say “yes.” I always screw up the take and I’m like, “Yes!” And they’re like, “No.” ‘Cause he’s just so cute. How can you not say “yes” to Justin Chambers?

I’m just going to say, even though our readers will hate this, I want Meredith and Alex to be together.
[Gasps.] Get out! I mean, obviously I’m Team Jo. I think it’s nice that [Alex and Meredith] have a brother-sister relationship. Because you don’t see many relationships on TV that are just platonic. And Justin and Ellen [Pompeo, who plays Meredith] are like that in real life. They’re like family, so their chemistry works in that way. I feel like it would be incestuous if they got together. I can’t even picture them making out.

What’s Justin Chambers like in real life, because he’s a mystery?
Justin is absolutely hysterical … I don’t think he realizes he’s being funny half the time.

Is he very dad-like? ‘Cause he has, like, five kids.
No. I almost feel like he’s got a Johnny Depp vibe. Super cool. Like, [he] will come to the table read, and he’s in his hat and his cool sunglasses. If I did that, I would probably look douchey, but he can pull it off. He just makes everything look cool.

★ Justin’s friend, Kelley Sane, uploaded this photo to his Instagram account on Wednesday (May 11) where he’s with Justin and a few other friends at the famous Sheats-Goldstein Residence (Los Angeles) for some tennis.

So, it looks like season 12 of Grey’s Anatomy will end without any Justin interviews… However, his co-stars have been promoting the show and they have mentioned him. Camilla Luddington, in particular, also talks about the storyline she shares with Justin through their characters, Jo and Alex (Jolex), and teases what’s in store for them in the last two episodes of the season.

Note: The interviews were rather long, so I edited them down to just the parts that mention Justin and Alex/Jolex, but a link to the full interview is provided.

Camilla Luddington – AOL Build – May 9, 2016 (Full interview HERE)

Camilla Luddington – Cosmopolitan Facebook Q&A – May 9, 2016 (Full interview HERE)

Jason George – Us Weekly Facebook Q&A – May 10, 2016 (Full interview HERE)

Camilla Luddington – HuffPost Live – May 10, 2016 (Full interview HERE)

★ Screencaps from Grey’s Anatomy episode 12.22 “Mama Tried” have been added to the gallery.

Screencaps > 12.22 – Mama Tried

 
★ Next Thursday, the episode is titled “At Last.” Promotional photos for the episode have been added HERE and a sneak peek can be watched HERE. Below is the synopsis for the episode and the promo.

“At Last” – Owen and Amelia take their relationship to the next level; Alex gains some clarity on his future with Jo; and Callie and Arizona continue to struggle with the current custody arrangement, on “Grey’s Anatomy,” THURSDAY, MAY 12 (8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT), on the ABC Television Network.

 
 
★ The wrap party for season 12 of Grey’s Anatomy was last Friday (May 6) at NeueHouse Hollywood. Justin didn’t attend, but a bit of the blooper reel that was shown at the party was posted online and he’s in it. Check it out below:

Filming on season 12 of Grey’s Anatomy wrapped this Thursday, May 5th. Cast and crew will now enjoy the hiatus and start work on season 13 in July. Below are pics taken after wrapping and posted by Grey’s executive producer and director, Debbie Allen, and actor Giacomo Gianniotti (Dr. Andrew DeLuca).

 
Later on, a few fans crossed paths with Justin and took this pic with him.

Saw @7JustinChambers after studying w friends I went crazy ILY gave me motivation to finish the semester strong :* pic.twitter.com/MLB7GXFmBE

— PRIYA (@Tak3itezy) May 6, 2016

Kevin McKidd (Dr. Owen Hunt) directed tonight’s episode of Grey’s Anatomy (episode 12.22 titled “Mama Tried”), and he tweeted this BTS photo of Justin on set with co-star Jessica Capshaw and producer/medical advisor Linda Klein. Tune into Grey’s at 8/7c on ABC.

Jessica asked me not to tweet this photo… Ssshhh don't tell her ;)) so cute @GreysABC ep 1222 pic.twitter.com/odV9IVgseD

— Kevin McKidd (@TheRealKMcKidd) May 5, 2016