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Katherine Heigl Filmed Last Episode of Greys Anatomy

March 12, 2010 By Leave a Comment

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After a stormy 6 year stay, it seems as Katherine Heigl is just waiting on her official discharge papers from “Grey’s Anatomy.” Series creator Shonda Rhimes has agreed to release Heigl from her contract, and now ABC and her representatives will work out an exit agreement. However, don’t expect her character Izzie Stevens to return to Seattle Grace Hospital to tie up any loose ends. Heigl, who adopted a baby last year and has been on maternity leave, did not return to the set as expected March 1st to film the five final episodes of the season. But ABC and Heigl mutually decided to end their relationship now instead of at the end of the season.

Per EW:

A source within the actress’ camp claims Heigl “was at home and ready to return to work.” Another insider, however, “insists it’s much more complicated than that.” The source adds that talks between Heigl and ABC have been going on for months and last week both sides mutually decided that the best solution would be to part ways now as opposed to at the end of the season. As a result, Heigl is not expected to return to the Grey’s set, which means her final episode as Izzie has already aired.

This should be no surprise as Heigl and “Grey’s” have had a rocky relationship. In 2007 she was in the middle if the TR Knight/Isaiah Washington feud, and publicly trashed Washington for repeating a derogatory word at the Golden Globe. Then in 2008 she knocked writers of the show, stating that she wasn’t in the Emmy race because she “did not feel I was given the material… to warrant a nomination.” In 2009, she called the 17 hour work-days on the show cruel and mean while on David Letterman’s show.

I honestly didn’t realize she was even still on the show.

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T.R. Knight Trash-Talks “Greys Anatomy”

July 23, 2009 By Leave a Comment

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Now that ex “Greys Anatomy” star T.R. Knight is officially done with the show, he’s speaking very openly about feelings towards the show and what really happened with Isaiah Washington on set. Recently interviewed by Michael Ausiello about his departure, Knight said his decision was based purely on the bad blood he has been harboring for series creator Shonda Rimes, saying he found it “frustrating” she took nearly three months to publicly condemn Isaiah for his use of an anti-gay slur. Adding more fuel to the fire was when Rimes also suggested to Knight that he keep his sexuality behind closed doors even though he felt coming out of the closet would help the scandal.

Per EW:

“I think she was concerned about having my statement come out so close to the [initial] event,” he said.

Rimes denies that accusation, claiming she thought it would be “awesome” for Knight to come out, and that he would be “totally supported.” However, the icing on the cake for Knight was his lack of screen time and lack of connection with his character, George, during the last few seasons. For the first nine episodes of season five, he appeared on screen a total of only 48 minutes, compared to the 114 minutes for Sandra Oh’s character Christina. Knight says he resented and loss respect for his character and the people behind it.

Per EW:

“My five-year experience proved to me that I could not trust any answer that was given [about George],” Knight said. “And with respect, I’m going to leave it at that. There just comes a time when it’s so clear that moving on is the best decision.”

Costar & best friend Katherine Heigl initially disagreed with her friend, feeling as though the problems could be worked out. But by the time he did leave, she felt happy for him because he was ready to move on. To Knight, it seems that walking away from the show is a relief despite walking away from a top 10 show and a $14 million contract.

Per EW:

“From an outsider’s perspective, I get the [impression that] ‘He’s just a spoiled actor…he doesn’t know how good he has it,’” he says. “There are a lot of people who would like to be in my position. But in the end, I need to be fulfilled in my work – that’s more important than the money. [So] that’s the goal. If I’m lucky to ever work again.”

Good for you Knight! Grey’s wont be the same without him, but a human being has to do what will make him or her the happiest. We wish you the best of luck!

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T.R. Knight Killed Off Grey’s Anatomy, Katherine Heigl Remains

May 28, 2009 By 1 Comment

This is complete crap. Annoyingly snobby Katherine Heigl will continue to lurk in dark corners and chain smoke on “Grey’s Anatomy.” Meanwhile, T.R. Knight’s character of loveable George O’Malley is said to be dead. The season finale (SPOLIER ALERT) left Heigl and Knight’s characters hanging by a thread. It was since rumored that at least one of the two would indeed die. Both actors have wanted out of the show for lack of screen time and playing second fiddle to their costars.

Katherine put her name in for the Emmy race this year after snubbing the awards last year citing poor writing by the staff of the show. However, this year was apparently up to her par and she is hopeful to get another Emmy nod. This leads common sense to believe that she will be staying. It would be a stupid move to chase an award from a show you are leaving.

E! Online reports that T.R. is finally out of his contract and sources are squealing that he will not return.

“Multiple sources tell me that T.R. Knight will not be returning to Grey’s Anatomy next season. I’m told that tension between Knight and show creator Shonda Rhimes has become unbearable for both.”

However, the character’s fate might still be up in the air. Theories contrasting the report by E! claim that George will live, but not be played by Knight. After being crushed and dragged by a bus, the rumors of a plastic surgery makeover could give way to a new actor taking the role of George. Doubtful, but possible.

Regardless, I kinda wish Izzy would have gotten hit by a bus.

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Izzie-Gate Continues on ‘Grey’s Anatomy’

March 28, 2009 By Leave a Comment

The never ending slew of rumors surrounding the characters of Izzie Stevens and George O’Malley continues.

Katherine Heigl is off the show one day and back the next. Today she is back despite the uncertainty of her character’s fate. Even Heigl claims she doesn’t know if Izzie lives or dies from stage 4 cancer. However, it seems she might have realized her behavior will cost her. She doesn’t have a plethora of silver screen options. She currently has on 2 other projects aside from Grey’s. So perhaps she has had a change of heart…

Via Yahoo:

“I was assuming that [my character's days were numbered] at one point and I got a lot of shrugged shoulders and shakes of the head, so I don’t know if that’s a yes or a no. No one will tell me and I don’t know how this is going to go. I don’t know if I live or die. I don’t know how Izzie fares.”

“I’m there” if Izzie remains part of “Grey’s Anatomy,” Heigl said. She called the set “one of my favorite places to be” and said her colleagues are also friends.”

Scads of stories and co-stars blabbing about the departure of both Katherine Heigl and T.R. Knight have taken precedent over the show. ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ has turned from one the better shows on tv that combined 60% doctor drama and 40% comedic entertainment. It has now become 95% bitchy divas and 5% gloom and doom.

Can the show be saved? Some changes would have to occur.

1. Return of “The Nazi” and her backbone. Miranda has suddenly become a weepy squishy character who we can no longer depend on.

2. Get rid of Derek and his God complex. McDreamy has become McWeiner-Diva. Seriously… “I need you to play God Derek!” What a load of corny crap. Dr. Shepard has grown a Kanye West sized ego. Let’s dial down from being the Jesus of surgery.

3. Where is the fun factor? There are some potentials with McSteamy and Little Grey. When she broke his “bone” I was elated with the return of that gumption the show once boasted.

4. For the love of good tv… kill off Izzie. Pull the plug on this self centered Mariah Carey of tv.

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Katherine Heigl and T.R. Knight Drama, James Pickens Jr. Back Tracks

February 13, 2009 By Leave a Comment

I am getting beyond tired of these two. They should kill the bitches off on the show and be done with it. We all know something is up. You can’t really hide the fact that they are going to go at some point. According to my sources these two ARE leaving. It’s just a matter of time. Right now the status is in limbo. The stars’ agents and network attorneys are currently still battling it out. The point is that negotiations are still happening.

Katherine Heigl has been trying to find a way out for 2 years now. Notice how T.R. Knight’s character is noticeably absent or has a total of 3 lines in every episode? Right now the fate of their characters is up in the air. Rumors that George was going to take a sudden interest in the military have been brewing but according to leaks, that story line has been scrapped.

James Pickens Jr. was the original cast member confirming that they were leaving. Have let the cat out of the bag and got in trouble, he is now back tracking on his previous statement.

Via People:

“We’ve been living with these rumors for a long time,” he said before the NAACP’s awards show. “When the question was posed to me, I was more trying to congratulate Katie and T.R. on whatever they were going to do. But yeah, I don’t have any special info about it either way.”

How is “yes they are leaving” a congratulatory statement? Just flush them down the toilet like dead goldfish and get it over with.

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T.R. Knight Walks from Grey’s Anatomy – Update!

December 8, 2008 By 1 Comment

T.R. Knight is said to have “walked off” Grey’s Anatomy. He is said to have simply quit do to a “stupid story line.” He hasn’t been at a read through since the second episode of this season.

“He hasn’t attended table reads since episode 2. He is pissed and miserable and thinks his story line is stupid. He said goodbye to his hair and makeup people last week. He says he is done and has quit. ABC has not released him. Shondra Rhimes, the producer called him and he told her he had nothing to say. He has packed his dressing room.”

Ugh. They should just change the title to “Whiney High School Bitches Play Doctor.” I mean, I was all on his side when the whole Homo-Gate scandal was going down, but unless someone crapped in his Kashi, I don’t get it.

UPDATE: “T.R. has never walked off set in the middle of filming. He attended the table read today and will be shooting this week, like any other week of production,” the Grey’s Anatomy rep told Us.

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