Grey's Anatomy will be losing a main cast member for eight episodes this season. During the Thursday, October 16, episode of the hit ABC series, Amelia Shepherd (Caterina Scorsone) chose to take a sabbatical while grieving the death of Monica Beltran (Natalie Morales). Deadline subsequently reported that Scorsone's break will last until 2026. The outlet noted that the decision to cut back on Scorsone's appearances came amid a cost-saving measure. Grey's Anatomy is already reducing the minimum guarantees for its veteran cast members to 14 out of the show's 18 episodes per season.