Kate Walsh is Heading Back to Grey’s Anatomy for Season 18

Paging Dr. Addison Montgomery!

Kate Walsh is returning for season 18 of Grey’s Anatomy, reprising her role as Dr. Addison Montgomery!

Walsh posted the news on Twitter: “Well, well, well, would you look who it is. That’s right, my loves, Dr. Addison Montgomery is coming back to Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital and I’m so excited to be home again joining Shonda, Ellen and the rest of the incredible cast.”

I need the day off. For THIS. NEWS!!! ??? @katewalsh pic.twitter.com/1bqBgAaUng

— Grey's Anatomy (@GreysABC) September 2, 2021

It’s really happening. Dr. Addison Montgomery will see you shortly ?? #GreysAnatomy @GreysABC @Shondaland @EllenPompeo pic.twitter.com/eDk8wF55tG

— Kate Walsh (@katewalsh) September 3, 2021

According to PEOPLE, “Walsh isn’t the only former star who will return in the upcoming season: Kate Burton, will reprise her role as Meredith Grey (Pompeo)’s mother, Dr. Ellis Grey. Several former stars appeared in season 17, including Dempsey, T.R. Knight, Chyler Leigh and Sarah Drew.”

Season 18 of Grey’s Anatomy premieres Thursday, September 30 on ABC.

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