Another doctor is scrubbing out of Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital. Ever since news broke that Jake Borelli and Dr. Levi Schmitt were leaving Grey’s Anatomy after almost eight seasons, fans were left with endless questions as to how Schmitt would be written out and whether he could get back together with his long lost love.

We knew we were losing some Grey’s Anatomy cast members when the 21st season hit the 2024 TV schedule, but as we bid farewell to Levi Schmitt on Thursday’s emotional episode I

The actor opens up about saying farewell to a character he's played for seven years, the similarities he's had with his Levi Schmitt and how the political climate is villainizing queer people.

"Grey's Anatomy" Season 21, Episode 6 sets the stage for the exit of Levi Schmitt and Mika Yasuda, who are expected to leave this season

"I think it's so beautiful to see two gay men in a loving relationship like this, where they are willing to take huge leaps of faith for one another," Borelli tells PEOPLE

While Grey’s Anatomy character Levi Schmitt has been unapologetically himself through his career at Grey Sloan Memorial, it took actor Jake Borelli more convincing. “I had so much trepidation. I almost said no to Krista [Vernoff,

Spread the loveJake Borelli, the actor who portrays the beloved Dr. Levi Schmitt on Grey’s Anatomy, recently opened up about his character’s emotional departure and potential future appearances. Levi’s exit,

One Grey Sloan Memorial surgeon is scrubbing out. Jake Borelli is leaving Grey’s Anatomy after six seasons as Dr. Levi Schmitt, Grey Sloan Memorial’s lovable resident and one of the ABC medical drama’s most historic characters.