Spoiler alert! Scott Foley reacts to Scandal's latest shocking twist
Scott Foley took to his Twitter page following Thursday's shocking episode of ABC's Scandal.
The 42-year-old actor played Captain Jacob 'Jake' Ballard for 46 episodes until his apparent 'death' by stabbing.
'So, there it is. Thank you Twitter for tonight and all of the Thursday nights. It's such an honor. #Scandal,' he wrote to his 258K followers.
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Fan favourite: Scott Foley took to his Twitter page following Thursday's shocking episode of ABC's Scandal
Golden Globe winner Debbie Allen helmed the episode, titled 'I'm Just a Bill,' in which Olivia Pope (Kerry Washington) discovers her lover's body.
Ballard - lying motionless on the OPA conference room table - appeared to have been stabbed numerous times in the gut.
SAG Award nominee Tony Goldwyn, who plays POTUS Fitzgerald Grant III, tweeted: 'Wait. What just happened??? #TeamJake.'
Dead or injured? The 42-year-old actor played Captain Jacob 'Jake' Ballard for 46 episodes until his apparent 'death' by stabbing
Scott tweeted: 'So, there it is. Thank you Twitter for tonight and all of the Thursday nights. It's such an honor. #Scandal'
Shocking: Golden Globe winner Debbie Allen helmed the episode, titled 'I'm Just a Bill,' in which Olivia Pope (Kerry Washington) discovers her lover's body
That's a lot of blood: Ballard - lying motionless on the OPA conference room table - appeared to have been stabbed numerous times in the gut
Five-time SAG Award nominee Joshua Malina, who plays Attorney General David Rosen, tweeted: 'It has been a real pleasure working with @scottkfoley.'
Back in 2011, Scandal creator Shonda Rhimes famously killed Scott off on her other ABC hit series - Grey's Anatomy.
The Kansas City-born hunk's character Henry Burton succumbed to tumor-causing Von Hippel-Lindau syndrome on the operating table following a 15-episode arc.
Cast reaction: SAG Award nominee Tony Goldwyn, who plays POTUS Fitzgerald Grant III, appeared shocked at the plot twist
Seriously? Five-time SAG Award nominee Joshua Malina, who plays Attorney General David Rosen, bid farewell to his on-set BFF
Déjà vu? Back in 2011, Scandal creator Shonda Rhimes (L) famously killed Scott (R) off on her other ABC hit series - Grey's Anatomy
Four years ago: The Kansas City-born hunk's character Henry Burton succumbed to tumor-causing Von Hippel-Lindau syndrome on the operating table following a 15-episode arc
However, a glimpse at promotional images from the April 30 episode - titled 'A Few Good Women' - proves Jake might not have perished.
The Gladiators' crisis manager could be seen caring for what appears to be a bandaged, healing Ballard in bed.
According to IMDB, Foley is credited on the following three episodes of Scandal, so perhaps Jake's death was just a ratings ruse.
Wait a second! However, a glimpse at promotional images from the April 30 episode - titled 'A Few Good Women' - proves Jake might not have perished
Dream or reality? The Gladiators' crisis manager could be seen caring for what appears to be a bandaged, healing Ballard in bed
Hmmmm: According to IMDB, Foley is credited on the following three episodes of Scandal, so perhaps Jake's death was just a ratings ruse
No more 'standing in the sun'? Regardless of Ballard's outcome, the fourth season of the White House drama continues Thursdays through May 7 on ABC
Regardless of Ballard's outcome, the fourth season of the White House drama continues Thursdays through May 7 on ABC.
Last year, the True Blood veteran made his directorial debut with the dismally-reviewed black comedy Let's Kill Ward's Wife starring his wife Marika Domińczyk and brother-in-law Patrick Wilson.
The acting couple - who welcomed son Konrad November 13 - also have a daughter Malina, 4, and son Keller, 2.
Behind the camera: Last year, Scott (L) made his directorial debut with the dismally-reviewed Let's Kill Ward's Wife starring his wife Marika Domińczyk and brother-in-law Patrick Wilson (R)
Parents of three! The acting couple - who welcomed son Konrad November 13 - also have a daughter Malina, 4, and son Keller, 2 (pictured October 11)
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