Will Arizona and April Be Killed Off or Written Off in ‘Grey’s Anatomy?’ Theories Here

It is barely a week since the news that Sarah Drew and Jessica Capshaw are leaving “Grey’s Anatomy.” The fans of the stars are still grieving of their impending exit.
Capshaw and Drew have already spoken about it on their respective social media account. They did not say, however, the reason why they are leaving other than a hint from Drew that it was not her decision to exit the show. Fans started to speculate on what could be the reason why the two fan-favorite characters are departing the ABC drama.
Capshaw has been portraying the role as pediatric surgeon Dr. Arizona Robbins since Season 5 in 2009. Drew, on the other hand, has been in a Shondaland series for nine seasons.
There is only one fan theory why they are leaving the show – Ellen Pompeo. Fans have been speculating that Pompeo’s (Meredith Grey) salary bump to the tune of $20 million and a new two-year contract could be the reason that the show needs to cut back on cast members. Pompeo already spoke about it and stressed that her pay increase is not the reason of Capshaw and Drew’s exit.
Executive producer Krista Vernoff also debunked the speculation and emphasized that the decision to let April and Arizona go is purely for a creative reason. Now, how will the show let go of the characters? Grey’s Anatomy writers may have been discussing it seriously especially now that #BoycottGreysAnatomy and #GreysAnatomyIsOverParty have been trending online and the most recent episode of Season 14 fell to its series low following the news of Drew and Capshaw’s dismissal.

Prediction on Arizona and April’s Exit Storyline in “Grey’s Anatomy”

Be Killed Off
It is the least ideal of all scenarios but considering the history of Grey’s Anatomy, it is not unlikely that one or both of the characters will be killed off before the season ends. Between the two, however, it is most likely April.
In this season, the trauma surgeon has been dealing with some personal crisis lately. This led to her reckless behavior such as sleeping with an intern, drinking heavily, and coming into work with a hangover. This may lead to some sort of accident that will eventually kill her.
Less Tragic Exit
This one is most likely for Arizona. She could leave Grey-Sloan Memorial Hospital with her current love interest Carina DeLuca (Stefania Spampinato). She may also decide that it is best for her daughter, Sofia, to be close to both her moms so she will reunite with Callie (Sara Ramirez).

New Love Interest
Since the show looks like gearing to Jackson-Maggie direction, April could exit the show on a premise that she will decide to start over someplace away from Jackson (Jesse Williams). She may found a new love too, or possibly will rekindle her romance with ex-fiancé Matthew.
New Career Opportunity
Since both Arizona and April are very good surgeons, they could be offered a better job somewhere else. Arizona’s specialization in fetal surgery is rare. Perhaps she will receive a lucrative job offer somewhere else. As for April, remember Jackson’s mom, Catherine (Debbie Allen) suggested to her ex-daughter-in-law to check the Avery hospital in Chicago? She may finally say yes to her.
April Back in The Military
When her first child died, April decided to go back to the war zone. Perhaps, she will try to return but this time to grieve for losing Jackson to Maggie (Kelly McCreary). This will definitely break the hearts of Japril fans but it is a better scenario that killing her off.
Regardless of how the two fan-favorite characters leave the show, it will definitely an emotional episode. “Grey’s Anatomy” Season 14 airs every Thursday on ABC.