Farewell McDreamy?

In the new edition of the Italian Vanity Fair, Patrick Dempsey states, “I do not know what’s going to happen to the other characters, but for me it’s done.” He added that leaving the show is “bittersweet because it’s been a great great part of my life. But I can’t see doing it anymore.” However his publicist clarified that although his contract is up at the end of next season, they simply just have no idea what is in store for Dr. Derek Shepherd.