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Pompeo says Grey's end not `far off'

Ellen Pompeo says end to TV hit not `far off'

Ellen Pompeo has admitted fans are not “far off” with their speculation that Grey's Anatomy is close to the end.

The 17th season of the medical drama saw a wave of past cast members, including Patrick Dempsey, Sarah Drew and Eric Dane, make a return to the show, prompting viewers to speculate the ABC show may be reaching the end of its time, and the 51-year-old actress — who plays Meredith Grey — has hinted that could well be the case.

Asked about the speculation at the Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, she said: “They're not far off. I mean, I've been trying to get away for years. I have been trying. It's not because I haven't been trying. I have strong relationships at the network and they have been very, very good to me, and have incentivized me to stay.”

But the actress refused to say if there is a definite end date in mind.

“I'm not really supposed to say anything about it. I don't want to be disrespectful to people

I've promised things to,” she explained.

However, Pompeo acknowledged the show will continue “as long as there's something to do, creatively.”

She added: “Miraculously, we keep coming up with ways to have a reason to stay and if there's a reason, that warrants it.”

But she didn't seem too excited by the idea of a 19th season.

“Oh please! Oh my goodness, can we pray together?” she laughed to Entertainment Tonight.

Much of Season 17 saw Pompeo's character in a coma and dealing with the effects of the coronavirus, and the actress felt it provided a safe way of working and to keep things relevant for the audience.

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