Could Izzie Ever Return to Grey's Anatomy? Here's Why We're Not Ruling It Out

Avid fans of Grey's Anatomy know that some of the biggest character exits were the culmination of some serious behind-the-scenes drama. And one of the most notorious exits in the history of the show is that of Izzie Stevens, aka Katherine Heigl. Heigl infamously did not leave on good terms, and it seems like the waters between her and creator Shonda Rhimes are still choppy. But, hey, it's never too late to forgive, right? And one recent interview with Camilla Luddington has us wondering if that's exactly what could happen.

In a recent interview with People, Luddington was asked what she thought of a Heigl return. "I actually think it's kind of a fun idea . . . I just think it'd be juicy; it'd bring maybe a little bit of drama." Considering the fact that Jo and Alex only just tied the knot in the season 14 finale, this would be just the way to throw a wrench in their marriage, and in the most Grey's Anatomy way possible. And, frankly, it's not completely out of the question.

Why do we think an Izzie return could happen at one point? Well, for one, we've seen characters return after leaving on bad terms before. Isaiah Washington, for instance, was let go from the show after some behind-the-scenes heat but returned many seasons later. It just goes to show that a bad exit does not a permanently burned bridge make. What's more, Luddington revealed in a recent interview with POPSUGAR that the actors themselves sometimes get to pitch their own storylines. And if she's open to Izzie's return, enough so that she decides to pitch it to the writers, it really could happen!

I know, I know — there's a lot of "supposing" happening here. And, to be fair, Luddington also noted that Alex and Jo have sort of gotten some closure on the whole Izzie thing together. "I do think it kind of got put to bed last season," she said, "because he kind of did say he was happy for her wherever she is and whatever she's doing. So I joke about not wanting it to happen, but it would be kind of juicy, wouldn't it?" Never say never, folks. It's easy to assume Izzie is gone for good, but wouldn't that be the perfect moment to bring her back?