Cristina Yang was played by Sandra Oh for 10 seasons of the popular medical drama "Grey's Anatomy." Cristina is a fan favorite character in the series. Her headstrong, very competent, intelligent, yet tactless character wins the episode almost all the time. Cristina is the best friend of the main character Meredith Grey, played by Ellen Pompeo. Cristina first appeared on the first episode and last appeared on season 10, where she left for Zurich, Switzerland to be head of the hospital.
When asked if show runner Shonda Rhimes is requesting Dr. Cristina Yang's comeback for the "Grey's Anatomy" finale, Sandra stated that she is willing to return. The actress stated that if the producers want to finish the series, no matter how they do it, she will return if she has to.
However, fans are asking for a comeback within season 13. Speculations rose when Kelly Mcreary, who plays Dr. Maggie Pierce, hinted that "Grey's Anatomy" season 13 will focus on the show's original characters. McCreary stated that season 13 will be a reflection of how season 12 delve deeper into the life of Meredith. Season 13 will see the changes that the original characters have went through.
Sources state that Caterina Scorsone revealed that "Grey's Anatomy" season 13 will be filled with explosive moments. Rumors state that Cristina will once again show up at the Grey Sloan Hospital. Nonetheless, these rumors remain unconfirmed.
Despite all the rumors, creator, writer and producer of the hit show, Shonda Rhimes remains quiet. She is the best person to speak to end all rumors of Cristina Yang's comeback, besides Dr. Cristina Yang herself, Sandra Oh. When ET Canada interviewed Sandra during the Toronto film Festival on September 2016 she debunked all the rumors. The multi-awarded actress stated that she does not where the rumors began but she has no plans to return to "Grey's Anatomy" anytime soon.
