When Do Derek And Addison Break Up? The long-running medical drama series Grey’s Anatomy has been a smash hit amongst viewers right from the show made its premiere in 2005 on ABC.
As the show stars these aspiring medical experts as they navigate their lives at the hospital while struggling with their issues, the series has been running for as many as 19 seasons, with a 20th season on its way. Fans have to wait for a while as the upcoming 20th season has been delayed indefinitely due to the ongoing Hollywood strikes.
Series creator Shonda Rhimes has opened up about the show while saying that she might be a very old lady by the time they reach its last season because it does not seem to be stopping, which is wonderful, and she feels like the world really belongs to the fans and pointed out how fans have been really clear about what they want.
Let us find out when Derek And Addison broke up.
When Do Derek and Addison Break Up?
Derek and Addison break up in season 2. Initially, it was shown that Addison and Derek parted ways after Derek caught his wife red-handed cheating on him with his good friend and plastic surgeon, Mark. However, the pair decided to give their marriage another chance, but it did not quite work in their favor as Derek soon fell for Meredith and realized that it was Meredith whom he wanted and not Addison. That is how Derek and Addison’s relationship came to an end in the show.
While Addison went on to make several appearances on the show, she also became one of the fascinating characters that fans loved over the years. The popularity of the character convinced the writers to make Addison come for the following seasons as well.
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Why Did Kate Walsh Leave The Grey’s Anatomy?
While Kate Walsh’s entry as Addison Montgomery in the hit Median drama seemed to stir some drama in the show, fans began to like the character after a while but were soon heartbroken when she left the show. Walsh bid her goodbye to Seattle Grace after Grey’s Anatomy Season 3. However, given the popularity of her role as Addison, she soon reprised her role in Private Practice.
The actress later admitted that she was shocked and excited but was mostly totally blown away. Walsh added that she was just thrilled because she felt like the right thing.
Walsh also admitted that she was so flattered and honored that they would think of her character to take off for greener pastures while pointing out that it just felt like the natural next step as it did feel like the right time to go while comparing it to leaving home for college. The actress also admitted that she loved the Grey’s Anatomy co-stars as they were like her family.
What Happened To Derek Shepherd?
Fans were left heartbroken when Derek Shepherd was killed off in the show while putting an end to Meredith and Derek’s fairy tale love story. At the same time, rumors of the actor getting into some on-set feuds led to his departure. Patrick Dempsey had a different reason to leave.
The actor insisted that the reason was rather personal, as he thought that being on a network show full-time was too time-consuming for him and had left him barely left him any time to spend with his family.
However, former executive producers James D. Parriott and Jeannine Renshaw later made a major revelation in their book, How to Save a Life: The Inside Story of Grey’s Anatomy, stating that there indeed was actual tension between Dempsey and series creator Shonda Rhimes. However, the actor returned for a cameo role where he briefly reunited with Meredith.
