All American Cast: Is Samantha Logan’s Olivia Baker Leaving?

Viewers are wondering if Samantha Logan will return as Olivia Baker in All American Season 7. The current season gave Olivia and Daniel Ezra’s Spencer James a happy ending. The finale also marked Ezra’s departure from the show as he concluded his character’s journey. Now, fans are speculating whether Olivia Baker will also be leaving the All American cast.

Here are the details surrounding Olivia Baker’s potential departure from the All American cast.

Is Samantha Logan leaving All American after Season 6?

While Logan’s departure as Olivia Baker after All American Season 6 hasn’t been confirmed, Daniel Ezra, who plays Baker’s partner, will not return for the upcoming season. He is expected to make guest appearances in future seasons.

In a statement to People, Ezra reflected on his decision to leave the show and expressed satisfaction with his character’s journey. He said, “After making the difficult decision to leave All American, my sole focus became completing the journey of the most life-affirming character I’ve ever played in the manner he deserves.” He also said he’d miss his fellow cast and crew members and added that he hopes the audience enjoyed watching his character.

Will Samantha Logan’s Olivia Baker return for All American Season 7?

Logan’s return as Olivia Baker for All American Season 7 has not been confirmed yet.

The finale showed Baker and Spencer heading to New York to start anew. With Spencer’s departure, Logan’s character may not return or her screen time could be significantly reduced. However, the showrunners might find creative ways to include her more in the upcoming season.

According to Deadline, “next-gen young characters” may take the lead in the next season to reduce costs, potentially affecting the return of major characters, including Olivia Baker. This remains speculation, and fans should await official confirmation of her return. All American Season 7, comprising 13 episodes, is expected to premiere next year.

What happens to Olivia Baker in All American Season 6?

By the end of Season 6, despite facing challenges with their wedding venue, Baker and Spencer happily tied the knot. Following their wedding, the couple plans to relocate to New York.

Baker and Spencer first met in a science class at Beverly Hills High School in Season 1. Over the following seasons, Baker develops feelings for Spencer. Despite facing many obstacles in their relationship, Season 6 concludes with them beginning a new chapter as life partners.

According to CinemaBlend, showrunner Nkechi Okoro Carroll expressed her desire for additional episodes from the CW to properly honor the couple’s enduring love story, stating, “I wanted to have two episodes dedicated to paying homage to the journey that ‘Spelivia’ had been on, and what it takes to finally get them to the altar… Everyone was so supportive of me telling this story the way I wanted to tell it that they gave us the additional two episodes to do it.”