‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Welcomes E.R. Fightmaster As Non-binary Doctor Of The Show

“Grey’s Anatomy” has welcomed its first-ever non-binary character, Dr. Kai Bartley, played by E.R. Fightmaster, and will recur in the upcoming episodes of the show.

The actor has turned up to “Grey’s Anatomy” last month in the third episode of Season 18 and will show up again for the next episodes, Variety confirmed.

Dr. Bartley is a Parkinson’s Disease researcher who is based in Minnesota whom Meredith and Amelia met last month. Dr. Meredith Grey (Ellen Pompeo) asked neurosurgeon Dr. Amelia Frances Shepherd (Caterina Scorsone) to join her in making the decision when she was asked by the well-funded Minnesota hospital to join them in seeking a cure for Parkinson’s disease.

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The character description from ABC about Kai reads: “Confident as hell and able to make even the most detailed and mundane science seem exciting and cool, Kai and Amelia bond over their shared love of medicine and the brain.”

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The chemistry between the two characters, Dr. Kai and Dr. Amelia, was so strong that they were being shipped immediately by the show’s avid viewers.

Fightmaster also shared on Instagram a photo of a Variety article and some photos on set with a caption, “I am having so much fun #greysanatomy.”

Some followers showered their love in the comment section. “Uhmmmm, EXCUSE ME WHAT??! So beyond happy for you WOW,” one commented.

Some are also supporting Kai’s partnership with Amelia. One shared her thoughts, “Totally shipping Kai & Amelia, that Lake Superior fantasy sexual tension was HOT.”

“Kaimelia is about to save s18,” another one chimed in.

E.R. Fightmaster’s on-screen character Dr. Kai Bartley will be seen again on November 11’s episode and a few more upcoming episodes before the mid-season finale.

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Before E.R. had fun with the role of Dr. Kai Bartley, the non-binary character appeared in the series “Tales from the Closet”, “Work in Progress”, and Hulu’s comedy “Shrill.”

Fightmaster is from Cincinnati, Ohio, and a graduate of DePaul University with a degree in Women and Gender Studies. They have gone coast to coast with The Second City Touring Company and an alum of a comedy troupe that is inspired by an Amsterdam comedy theatre, “Boom Chicago.”

Aside from acting, E.R. Fightmaster also made their way to music. E.R. can play piano and guitar and is a member of a TWIN band with Mike Aviles. They have just released their latest single entitled “Santa Clarita”. Keep checking Celebrating The Soaps for more GRey’s Anatomy spoilers and updates.