Sorry Gladiators, but it's all over. Kerry Washington, Shonda Rhimes and a few of their fellow Scandal cast and crew have been sharing tributes on social media this week after filming wrapped on the final season of the ABC show yesterday (March 16).

Producer Shonda, who recently revealed that she wants to ban the phrase "strong female lead", was first to confirm the news on Twitter, where she shared an emotional message after she, the cast and the crew called it a day on shooting for the final ever episode, which will be the season seven finale.

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"And that's a wrap on #scandal. A lot of tears. A lot of love," she wrote. "Forever grateful for every second."

In another tweet, she shared a photo of the Truman Balcony set of the White House.

"And that's a series wrap on #Scandal. Could not be prouder. Here is a shot of the Truman Balcony created by our amazing production crew," Shonda shared. "Thank you to every single person in our #scandalfam who helped bring this show to life."

Kerry, who has played Olivia Pope since the show first began in 2012, then followed up with an emotional tweet of her own where she confirmed that she was "heading home" after filming for the final time.

"Heading home. This was the most unforgettable FRATURDAY ever!!!!!!!! #Scandal" she wrote. "I'm overwhelmed with gratitude." We're not crying… you are!

Also spreading the love was Bellamy Young, who played Melody Grant on the show.

She shared a video from the final day of filming on Twitter and wrote: "That's a WRAP on @scandalabc. I'll love this family forever. That means YOU too.

"Thank you for being a part of this incredible ride! I'm profoundly grateful for every, every moment. With so much love. #OverACliff #Gladiators #ScandalFamForever.

See some of the other reactions from Scandal's cast and crew below;

The series finale of Scandal will air in the US on April 19 on ABC. In the UK, the show airs on Sky Living.


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