Grey’s Anatomy Losing An Original - Shonda Rhimes Is Upset

As ABC’s top scripted drama, and having run for nearly 10 seasons now, Grey’s Anatomy’s characters are household names, and familiar faces, too. And that’s why Sandra Oh's exit has hit showrunner Shonda Rimes so hard.

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The Canadian-born actress - who received the key to the city of Ottawa in Ontario, Canada from Mayor Jim Watson last month – is said to be looking forward to pastures new as she embraces oppurtunities after Grey’s.

“I would hope that it wouldn't be happening -- but I also know Sandra, and I know that it's time for her to have new challenges. I get to have new challenges all the time because I get to create other shows, but she doesn't get to do that, so I fully understood it,” continued Rhimes.

Grey's Anatomy returns for its 10th season with a two-hour premiere on Thursday, Sept. 26, at 9 p.m. on ABC