Grey’s Anatomy: Camilla Luddington Talks New Jo Romance

Camilla’s character Jo Wilson on Grey’s Anatomy has not always been lucky when it comes to love,  especially how her husband Alex Karev so callously up and left her — with nothing but a letter. 

The surgeon has remained joyful in her career and with her daughter Luna despite it all, but things in the romance department might be looking up for Camilla Luddington’s character. 

On Thursday, Camilla, 38, opened up about what’s in store for her character’s love life — and whether she’d ever consider taking back her on-screen ex-husband, Alex Karev (Justin Chambers) if the opportunity arose.

“I feel like Alex left in such a bad way,” said Camilla at Grey’s Anatomy 400th Episode Celebration in Hollywood. “Like, how could you explain that letter? I feel like Jo has taken time to heal and move on. So I’m ready for that fresh love journey.”

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Grey’s Anatomy — Contents Of The Letters Alex Karev Wrote To Jo Wilson

In 2020, Justin Chambers’ character left Grey Sloan Memorial, his wife Jo, and the home he’s known for 16 seasons. Alex wrote a letter to Jo (Camilla Luddington), explaining in-between flashbacks from across the past 16 seasons, the reason for his sudden departure, Alex moved to Kansas to be with his ex-wife, Izzie Stevens (Katherine Heigl), and their 5-year-old twins.

“You deserve more than a letter,” Alex said in his letter to Jo. “This right here, this cowardness, it’s officially the worst thing I’ve ever done. It’s about me, it’s not about you. You deserve so much better than this. I love you, Jo. I love that you are brilliant and brave and no matter what you go through you never let it hold you back. It makes you stronger, kinder. You made me kinder. You love me for exactly for who I was and I loved you. I love you. Maybe it’s not fair to say that but it’s true. But this is also true: I’m in love with Izzie.”

Continuing, Alex wrote “She’s here in Kansas on a farm in this incredible place in the middle of nowhere, Izzie had my kids and I know you get what that really means. You of all people know why I can’t just leave now. I have a chance to make this family whole. I need to give these kids the family you and I never had.”

“I wish getting everything I always wanted didn’t have to hurt you in the process,” he added. “But I can’t lie to you and I can’t come home. I’m not coming home, Jo. I can’t face you. I can’t look you in the eye because I wouldn’t be able to walk away … Thank you for taking care of me when I needed it.”

Alex then told Jo he had signed divorce papers and left her his share in Grey Sloan Memorial.

Grey’s Anatomy — Who Is Jo Wilson’s New Lover

Because Alex is no longer in the picture, Jo has moved on with her life and has found a new love interest.

“She’s dating a great guy now in Skylar Astin,” Luddington said on Thursday, referring to Skylar Astin’s recurring character, Todd. 

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Skylar Astin joined the Grey’s Anatomy universe as Todd Eames, who waltzed through the doors of Grey Sloan and formed an instant connection with the resident on his sister’s medical team. And fans shouldn’t expect to see Jo pining for any former loves in the near future. 

In the latest episode, “Should I Stay or Should I Go,” Todd helped Jo figure out how to handle a work problem, as Bailey asked Jo to leave her new specialty to help out in general surgery again.

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