★ What was largely assumed has now been confirmed. Justin’s Grey’s Anatomy contract was up at the end of season 12, but he has signed a new deal and will be returning for season 13.

From Deadline:

Everyone’s back. Days after star Ellen Pompeo closed a new deal to return to Grey’s Anatomy for the upcoming thirteenth season, the other four cast members who had been negotiating new contracts also have signed new deals. That includes Justin Chambers, Chandra Wilson, James Pickens, Jr. and Kevin McKidd.

There were a total of six Grey’s Anatomy regulars whose contracts were up at the end of Season 12. Of them one, Sara Ramirez opted to depart, while the rest had been expected to come back.

Shonda Rhimes’ Grey’s Anatomy is coming off one of its strongest seasons creatively and ratings-wise. In its recently concluded 12th season, Grey’s Anatomy was ABC’s highest-rated show in key demographics and ranked among television’s top five dramas.

Chambers is repped by Gersh and Anonymous Content. Wilson is with Abrams Artists and Station 3. Pickens Jr. is with Stone Manners Salners and Wright Entertainment. McKidd is with WME.

 
 
★ In lucky fan news, check out the video message one fan got Justin to send to her wife and the pic another fan took with him.