Unfortunately, Fans Will Say Goodbye to Colin Donnell on 'Chicago Med'
Updated Feb. 23 2021, 8:38 p.m. ET
Bring out the box of tissues. Chicago Med star Colin Donnell confirmed to fans via social media that he will be leaving the NBC series.
The actor posted the news via Twitter a few days ago that he will be making his exit at the end of Season 4.
"Sorry to say that this is true. 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,” he tweeted. "It’s been an honor to be a part of such a great trio of shows and in the Wolf Entertainment 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 continued, "It’s been an honor to be a part of such a great trio of shows and in the Wolf Entertainment 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.”
Fans were first introduced to Dr. Connor Rhodes in Season 1 of the series as a Trauma Surgery fellow and he is currently a Cardiothoracic and Trauma Surgery attending.
So, why is Colin Donnell aka Dr. Rhodes leaving Chicago Med?
According to Deadline, several Chicago Med cast members will be leaving the NBC show at the end of Season 4 becaus eof "creative reasons due to the characters' story evolution." So, what could this mean for Colin’s exit story on Chicago Med?
The next episode of the series gives a clue as to what is in store for the actor’s storyline. NBC reveals that Dr. Rhodes will come to terms with the fact that time he has with his father is “getting short.” Therefore, fans can interpret that his exit story may not end in a tragic death and could lean towards just being written off of the show, which means there is a possibility for a return to the medical drama.
Fans react to Dr. Rhodes leaving:
After four seasons on the NBC show, Colin is ready to say goodbye to his heartthrob character — even if viewers are not. "These people have made my heart full for the last four seasons. I love and appreciate every gift they’ve given to me,” he captioned an Instagram picture of himself with fellow cast members.
"A massive thank you is due to @dickwolf and @nbc for bringing me into the family fold. Lastly thank you to all the fans who’ve made Connor what he is on #ChicagoMed. The show doesn’t exist without you and I know that there are exciting things in store for you all in the seasons to come!”
As expected, after Colin confirmed his departure from the popular NBC series Twitter erupted.
"WTH just found out that one of my FAVORITE doctors on #ChicagoMed isn't going to be on the show anymore how are you going to get rid of Dr. Rhodes!!! He's the BEST! I'm so mad! I loved him on there!"
Another fan echoed similar sentiments, writing, "Kinda gutted that my fave is leaving Chicago Med. I love Doctor Rhodes so am pretty sad about that."
One fan even threatened to stop watching Chicago Med after Dr. Rhodes' departure, adding: "If Chicago Med thinks I'm gunna watch without Dr. Rhodes they have another thing coming..."
Catch new episodes of Chicago Med on Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET on NBC.