''Grey's Anatomy'' star Ellen Pompeo poses with Kate Walsh, Chandra Wilson, Sandra Oh, Katherine Hiegl, Sara Ramirez, T.R. Knight, Justin Chambers, Patrick Dempsey, James Pickens, Jr. and Eric Dane. (Photo : YouTube/Greys Anatomy)
"Grey's Anatomy" season 13 is rumored to feature the return of Sandra Oh's character Cristina Yang.
However, even though Yang supporters are excited to see the actress, Oh herself denied the reports that she will be back for a cameo or even as a guest star.
While speaking with ET Canada to say that she doesn't have any plans to return to the hit ABC series anytime soon. The actress choice of phrase "anytime soon" is still giving fans with a slight bit of hope that Cristina could return to Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital in the near future.
"I've gotta tell you those rumors, I don't know who starts them but it really is tough. No, I have no plans to return to 'Grey's Anatomy' anytime soon," she said.
Meanwhile, rumors about Oh's return started circulating across the globe after the actress told LA Times that she's happy there are rumors about her and her character. However, Oh didn't elaborate on what she meant when she said "I love that there are rumors."
In other news, fans were also furious in season 11 when executive producer Shonda Rhimes decided to kill off Derek Shepherd (Patrick Dempsey). At that time, there were also some rumors claiming that Cristina will return for Derek's funeral. However, when the episode ended, Derek's wife's best friend wasn't there to show Meredith (Ellen Pompeo) support.
However, "Grey's Anatomy" cast member Kevin McKidd said that Cristina was definitely there at Derek's funeral even though it was just in spirit.
While speaking with TV Line, McKidd said that the woman standing beside Meredith at Derek's funeral was actually Cristina. Even though it wasn't really Oh, the unnamed character attended the emotional gathering to symbolize Cristina's attendance.
"Cristina was there. I presume Sandra was busy and unavailable for that episode, which was the only reason why a body double was used. That funeral sequence was meant to imply that Cristina was obviously there for Meredith. Her presence was felt," he said.
"Grey's Anatomy" season 13 will premiere on ABC on Sept. 22 at 8 p.m. ET.
