Colin Donnell Confirms Chicago Med Departure: ‘Sorry to Say It’s True’
The doctor is out — and he’s bummed about it. Chicago Med‘s Colin Donnell is confirming that he will not be returning to the Windy City-set hospital drama in Season 5.
“Sorry to say that this is true,” the actor behind Dr. Connor Rhodes lamented late Friday on social media, shortly after news of his exit broke. “I love my #ChicagoMed #OneChicago family dearly. And a special thank you to all the fans that have made these last four seasons so amazing.”
Donnell went on to say, “It’s been an honor to be a part of such a great trio of shows and in the [Dick Wolf] family. I know that there’s great things coming for Season 5 and I can’t wait to see what they are along with all you fans.”
The actor also posted a message on Instagram:
As also reported on Friday, Donnell’s Med co-star Norma Kuhling — who plays Dr. Ava Bekker — will also be leaving the series at the conclusion of Season 4. Additionally, Chicago P.D. star Jon Seda is departing that series after six seasons.
In February, NBC issued early renewals to Chicago Fire (for Season 8), P.D. (Season 7) and Med (Season 5). The trio currently air Wednesdays from 8-11 pm, with their season finales slated to air on May 22.
You can tell by his social media that he was so excited about season 5. This is a really bad move for the show.
So you think this wasn’t his choice to leave? Why’d TPTB make this stupid ARSE decision??!! I don’t get it, he’s one of the biggest reasons I am watching this show!!! Ugh, hated it when he left Arrow and hate this even more :/ :/
This is what happens when character’s storylines become all about the pairing. It becomes an endless loop which I’m sure is boring for the actors, hence the “leaving for creative reasons.” If they’d given him a decent storyline I’m sure he would have stayed. I hated her character , as did many other fans and I won’t miss her at all.
I agree. Based on his comments, he didn’t choose to leave. And I think this is a huge mistake for Chicago Med. Rhodes is in the top 3 show favorites. But they also got rid of Al on Chic PD and now Antonio. Both not their choices either. A lot of fans are still upset about Al. So apparently they don’t care what the fans want…. 🙁
I know what you mean. I was literally pissed when they wrote Al off. They could just made where he was undercover and then bring him back to close the case. He is a cool actor and I really miss him.
Maybe Ava & Connor will run off together & join Doctors Without Borders?
Ava’s a psycho. There’s no way he’ll leave with her, unless she kills him.
agreed
Uh-uh, because TV writers are so rational.
I wonder what the heck happened!?
Hopefully they leave it open for Conner to come back eventually.
bad move for Med
Season 5?
Jesus. Thats bad news – he’s like my favourite character.
Gosh Antonio as well. Who’s gonna be left on any of the shows.
To bad colin Donnell is leaving Chicago med not good for the show
An Arrowverse return from the grave maybe?
Pleeeeease!
So sorry to hear about Colin Donnell, and the Dr. Rhoades character. However, I am not sorry about Norma Kuhling and the Dr Bekker character; she was difficult to understand when speaking, awkward, and the character was inconsistent, manipulative, and annoying.
Agree !!!!
Oh thank goodness, I thought it was me being all mean girl! She has the most awkward way of speaking the normally charming and clear British accent I’ve EVER heard! It’s like she’s gargling marbles or has a jaw full of tobacco. She makes me anxious when she shows up on screen because I know I’m going to be frustrated by her weird diction and terrible acting. I literally looked up who the casting agent was so I could personally name them in a complaint letter to the producers. Kuhling’s stiff, immobile faced acting will NOT be missed. Sad to see Seda and Donnell go though. Bye Norma.
Dr. Bekker’s character is South African, not British.
Not happy about Colin’s dismissal from the show. He was the only reason I watched Chicago Med. SVU needs a new ADA, maybe Colin Donnell can fill that role.
I liked his character, hated the psycho Ava character. But I’m mostly hoping that this means I wont hear “Hybrid OR” 20 times an episode!!
Colin’s character is the best character on the show. Unfortunate move by the producers, do they even care about what brings the fans back to the show each week? For me it’s Dr. Rhodes.
It’s a very bad move taking Colin Donnell off Chicago Med. He was my favorite character and hope NBC reconsiders the very bad decision.
Agreed
Won’t miss Ava, but CONNER……he’s my favorite part of the show. This news sucks
1st it was Gabby now Dr Rhodes and Bekker. Now Antonio Dawson from PD. If Severide and Casey leaves Chicago Fire, I will discontinue all the shows
The actors playing Severide and Casey have signed a new two year deal. The whole Fire cast is staying on.
She wasn’t on this show, so how could she be first? First was Dr. Reese.
Norma was speaking with a South African accent but is actually from New York. She’s American. I did hear that Colin has a new show he’s starring in on Netflix. I do agree her character was annoying to say the least but hope we get to see her somewhere along the way with an awesome new character.
Bummer, though this might be his choice since home is NYC and his wife just signed on to do another year of Frozen and 4 years is a long time to do long distance like that. But a creative decision? Boo.
It wasn’t his choice. Check out his social media
Too bad but I guess he is used to it! He was let go from “Arrow” after the first season though the graceful way he handled that dismissal helped assure subsequent guest appearances on that show! But let’s hope he turns up in some fabulous new shows on Broadway next season!
I WILL MISS THE SHOW. ALWAYS WATCH THE DOCTORS. SAD. WHY ?
I’m sorry to see them go, but these Chicago shows are stroig enough to withstand any loss. I think the turnover of characters is good. It’s like life. People come and go. Life goes on. It kind of reminds me of my all-time favorite show, St. Elsewhere. It was tough to lose many of those characters, too, but the show was stronger for it, in the long run.
Huge mistake Chicago Med! If you hadn’t written Ava into a corner and painted her as a crazy person, you wouldn’t need to write her out for “creative” reasons. I think both Connor and Ava had more story to tell. They were the best actors on the show. I will not be watching next season.
I agree! Hate the way they wrote her character out to be a phsyco. Now they are forcing him out too? Bad move!!!
Never understood how someone like Ava would obsess over a man like that. I know it happen in “real life” but whoever decided on this trajectory in their story arc needs a refresher course. I watch and i’m like wtf is going on here. Smh
I’m betting they’ll find some way for him to return to arrow
What a shame. Colin is the reason why I watch Med.
Oh no, he was one of my favorite characters on the show. I will miss him.