Alongside her complex backstory and relatable struggles, this character is often viewed as the show's anchor. Yet, Cuddy left the show in Season 7 and didn't make an. Yeah, season 8 had very little budget from the network so all the actors had to accept a major pay decrease. Lisa Edelstein did not accept this, so refused to appear in House S8
Why Did Cuddy Leave The Show
Because Lisa Edelstein, the actress playing Cuddy, wasn't coming back for the final season of the show as the network was unwilling to pay her the salary she was asking for and apparently.