Why did April leave GREY's anatomy?

Why did April leave GREY's anatomy?

Drew, who played Dr. April Kepner on Grey's Anatomy from seasons 6 to 14, left the series in 2018. ... At the end of the episode, April wakes up but something has changed in her. In the finale, April reveals that she's quit her job as a trauma surgeon at Seattle Grace and now does medical work for the homeless.

What happened April GREY's anatomy?

So, what happened to April Kepner? ... After April's hospital stay, she decides to quit her job to focus on doing God's work. For her, this meant that she would be focusing on providing medical care for Seattle's homeless. Plus, she and Matthew get married.

Is April coming back to GREY's anatomy?

Sarah Drew Says Her Return to Grey's Anatomy as April Kepner Felt Like a 'Sweet Homecoming' ... The actress, 40, will be guest starring on Thursday's episode of the medical drama, reprising her role as April for the first time since she was written off the show in 2018.

What happened with Jackson and April?

Finally, April and Jackson reunited in Grey's Anatomy Season 17 Episode 14, “Look Up Child.” Jackson revealed his big move to Boston to take over the Catherine Fox Foundation. ... At the end of the episode, April agreed to leave Seattle with Jackson. She also revealed her split with Matthew.

Is GREY's Anatomy coming back on in 2021?

While the COVID-19 pandemic caused several shows to premiere later than normal last year, things seem back on track for 2021. ABC announced that Grey's Anatomy will be back on September 30 for its regular Thursday 9 p.m. ET/PT schedule.

What is Callie Torres last episode?

Callie Torres
Last appearance	"Family Affair" (12.24)
Created by	Shonda Rhimes
Portrayed by	Sara Ramirez
In-universe information

Why do Jackson and April get divorced?

They lost their first child — a son named Samuel Norbert Avery — to osteogenesis imperfecta on Grey's Anatomy Season 11 Episode 11, “All I Could Do Was Cry.” Sadly, they never learned how to be there for each other while grieving him, and his loss is essentially the catalyst for their divorce.

What happened to April Kepner husband?

In the season finale, April and Matthew get married. She resigns from the hospital to provide much-needed medical care for the homeless communities in Seattle, something she and Matthew had been doing together on a voluntary basis. In Season 17, it is revealed that April has separated from Matthew.

Is Jackson Avery leaving Greys?

After 12 seasons, Dr. Jackson Avery left Grey Sloan Memorial—and took another series regular with him on his way out. ... On Thursday, Jesse Williams appeared in his final Grey's Anatomy episode after joining the show in season six as a surgical resident turned hotshot plastics specialist.

What happened to April Kepner baby?

She gives birth to a boy, named Samuel Norbert Avery, and he died a few hours after birth because of his sickness. In the following weeks after Samuel's death, April and Jackson find it hard to be around each other and be intimate with one another.

How does April leave 'Grey's Anatomy'?

• April Kepner ( Sarah Drew) and Arizona Robbins ( Jessica Capshaw) said their final goodbyes Grey's Anatomy on the Thursday, May 17, season 14 finale. After her near-death experience, April decided to quit her job to do "God's work," helping the homeless.

Is Greys Anatomy considered a soap opera?

• Yes, it is a soap opera, but a prime time one that airs at night and handles more heavier stuff. But Grey's anatomy, Private Practice, Desperate Housewives , etc. are basically soaps.

Is April Kepner returning to Grey's Anatomy?

• As we recently reported, April Kepner is returning to Grey's Anatomy. It's certainly possible that Jackson is going to feel a mix of emotions when she is on screen again. It hasn't been made clear which episode she will appear on, but it could certainly lead to a reaction like the one that Jackson has in the promo.

Is Grey's Anatomy Season 18 the last season?

• Although some actors have room in their three-year contracts for a 19th season, Deadline was clear that Pompeo only signed on for a one-year contract extension. It's entirely possible that Season 18 could be the last season of Grey's ever, as Pompeo has mentioned in the past that she doesn't want to continue doing the show forever.