'Grey's Anatomy' 2023: 3 Major Exits Confirmed This Year (So Far)

Shorunner Krista Vernoff

Date announced: January 25, 2023

In a shocking announcement, Krista Vernoff, the longtime showrunner, will be stepping down at the end of season 19!

“It has been the privilege of a lifetime to be entrusted to run Grey’s Anatomy for the past six years and Station 19 for the last four,” she told Deadline. “The passion of the dedicated fandoms and the impact that these shows have on hearts and minds cannot be overstated. The amount of talent in these two extraordinary casts and these two brilliant writers rooms is beyond measure — and these crews work magic week after week.”