Chicago Med is known for its intense ER drama, but it turns out the biggest heartbreak wasn’t on-screen. In 2022, fans discovered that Torrey DeVitto (Dr. Natalie Manning) and her real-life romance with Jesse Lee Soffer (Jay Halstead from Chicago P.D.) had ended—and it got messy.
Though their relationship was kept low-key while filming, sources later revealed the couple had been together for nearly a year. They met during One Chicago crossovers and quickly grew close. Behind the scenes, they were known as “the private pair,” often disappearing from set events and keeping their relationship under wraps.
But things began to unravel. One insider claimed their breakup wasn’t mutual. “Torrey was ready to go public. Jesse wasn’t,” the source said. The tension reportedly bled into their work—especially during joint crossover episodes. Crew noticed the pair wouldn’t even stand next to each other unless the script demanded it.
After the split, rumors of an on-set cold war spread fast. Friend groups reportedly divided, with some cast members “picking sides.” Marlyne Barrett (Maggie) allegedly stepped in to mediate an awkward table read that had everyone on edge.
Torrey left Chicago Med soon after, citing “new opportunities.” But fans believe the heartbreak—and the drama that followed—played a big part in her exit.
Even now, both actors avoid commenting on the relationship. But their characters’ trajectories—one written off the show, the other sent overseas—feel oddly convenient. Was it creative storytelling, or a behind-the-scenes heartbreak that couldn’t be ignored?
