Grey's Anatomy legend rules out return – but acknowledges the fans "really want it"
Don't expect to see Sandra Oh back as Cristina Yang any time soon.
Many characters have come and gone since Grey's Anatomy first started airing all the way back in 2005 – but few of them have had an impact anything like that of Sandra Oh's Cristina Yang.
Cardiothoracic surgical fellow Cristina was a key figure on the show from it's very first episode until it's 10th season in 2014 – becoming involved in some of the medical drama's most memorable storylines in the process – and ever since her departure, fans have wondered if there may be scope for a return somewhere along the line.
Well, unfortunately it's not looking good for a comeback any time soon. That's because Oh herself has gone on record to rule out a return, despite admitting to being moved by the frequent calls from fans for Cristina to reappear at the Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital.
"What I have noticed, this is 10 years out from leaving the show, is the deep appreciation that I have for the people who appreciate Cristina," the Killing Eve star said in an interview with Deadline.
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"It is that love that has made me go, ‘Oh. The fans really, really, really want it,’ and for the first time, that’s when I started opening up the idea."
But if those quotes make it seem that Oh is somewhat considering a return, her next words appeared to play down the possibility.
"For me, I think to really be true to the people who enjoy your work, you have to be true to yourself," she said. "So at this point, I don’t think so."
Since Oh left the show, her most prominent role was playing the title character across four seasons of Killing Eve, while other credits have included The Chair, The Sympathizer and the 2023 film Quiz Lady.
She's also worked extensively as a voice actor, with roles including She-Ra and the Princesses of Power, Invincible, Raya and the Last Dragon and Turning Red.
Meanwhile, Grey's Anatomy recently concluded it's 21st season and is preparing to return for a 22nd run later in the year – with Ellen Pompeo continuing in her long-time role as Meredith Grey, despite no longer being as central to events as she once was.
Grey's Anatomy is available to stream on Disney+.
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Patrick Cremona is the Senior Film Writer at Radio Times, and looks after all the latest film releases both in cinemas and on streaming. He has been with the website since October 2019, and in that time has interviewed a host of big name stars and reviewed a diverse range of movies.
