In the wake of the latest Katherine Heigl controversy, two former Grey's Anatomy co-stars are going on the record with Entertainment Tonight about the actress' decision to remove her name from Emmy contention.
A winner just last year, Heigl said she did not submit her name for the awards because of material she didn't feel was worthy of consideration.
Not surprisingly, the show's writers take issue.
Former co-star Isaiah Washington is no stranger to controversy himself. In fact, he removed himself from Emmy consideration after the firestorm of criticism following his alleged remarks about co-star T.R. Knight.
Washington spoke candidly about Heigl's situation to ET.
"It's unfortunate that what is happening is happening. I understand both sides, I was there. I know exactly where everyone's coming from," he said.
Isaiah Washington said he called Grey's Anatomy creator and executive producer Shonda Rhimes as soon as he heard that the news broke.
"I've reached out and said, look, whatever I can do to help out, I'm open to it," he said.
Meanwhile, Kate Walsh, who appeared on an episode of Grey's Anatomy this spring and is the star of its spin-off, Private Practice, didn't address Heigl directly, but had praise for the writers on her current show.
"All I know is I think that they're, it's an amazing show and amazing writers, and I love going to work everyday," Walsh said.
Katherine Heigl (seen below vacationing with husband Josh Kelley in Mexico) is expected back when Grey's Anatomy returns to production June 25.
Despite widespread rumors that the actress wants to leave the hit show, she has never made a comment to that effect publicly. Stay tuned.
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June 17th, 2008 11:13 AM
You don't always have to come right out and say it. A lot of times your actions will speak for themselves.
June 17th, 2008 12:19 PM
aww. i want burke back. his actions here make me think he might be open to coming back afterall.
June 17th, 2008 2:51 PM
While I don't defend her in any way, shape or form--and I love Katherine but she probably should have kept her mouth shut on this one--you kind of have to admit, the writers didn't really give her some good material. For a while, everyone was complaining about how whiney Izzie was, and how she shouldn't have slept with George and all of that. I still kind of miss the old Izzie from the first season--she was passionate and out to prove to everyone that she could be a great surgeon.
That being said, Izzie from the second season wasn't that bad, but she's gone downhill ever since Denny died. I don't condone or praise Katherine for saying what she said or how she said it and all of that, but it's not like she was completely wrong. She probably just should have plainly said that she was keeping her name out of the contention at that was it.
I know I should have posted this on the other articles on Katherine, but there were so many comments on the situation I felt it would be better to say it here.
June 17th, 2008 4:43 PM
it's sad really..it's just sad that people like katherine heigl could cause such a mess in a gr8 show like that .. i mean how could a person be so selfish and ungrateful like that .. seriously what did she gain from turning a little problem like that into a huge problem in public ... anyway i hope Isaiah comes back to grey's .. i was sad when he left so i hope he joins the cast in season 5
June 17th, 2008 5:22 PM
I want to defend Katherine but I really can't on this one. I love Grey's anatomy and the integrity of the show means more to me. However she was right because her roles have been diminishing since season 2 after denny died. She should never be nominated in the first place but withdrawing your name makes a bad statement about the show which I didn't like, because the show is great. She just need to suck it up because there are about 12 main characters and everyone needs their time to shine. So I do not commend you for what you did. Shonda is a great writer and she deserves better from you cause she did make you who you are today. I would be asking Katherine Heigl who!! if it wasn't for Grey's so just be thankful for what you have.
June 17th, 2008 10:21 PM
she complains that she didn't get great material, but sandra oh and chandra wilson didn't get great spot light roles this season and you don't hear them complaining. KH's head has gotton way to big after knocked up and she needs to just not talk in public, hint hint take your own advice.
oh before i forget does this mean IW is willing to come back. I'm keeping my fingers crossed, you have to admit the season wasn't the same with out burke and cristina
June 18th, 2008 11:51 AM
Really up until the end of season4 none of them were getting the greatest material. But you try your best at working with what you have. To me that is part of being a good actor/actress.
June 18th, 2008 2:09 PM
And why would Isaiah Washington even want to get involved in the whole thing???.... COME ON! Go away Mr. Washington. What is done, is done and you are gone from GA. GA has moved on. This is really not your business. Do your thing and success to you. But GO AWAY.
June 18th, 2008 10:14 PM
He probably got involved because they asked him like they asked Kate Walsh, i don't think he grabbed the reported and just commented
June 18th, 2008 10:36 PM
I think that Katherine Heigl is being extremely selfish. She is one of the greatest shows on television right now and by insulting it's writers is just rude. I think everyone needs to take a chill pill, she herself hasn't said that she was leaving so untill (and if) she does everyone should calm down. And I really really really want Burke to come back, I (and bunch of people) miss him alot alot alot. Although i total understandall of the others feelings about that, i think the return of Burke will make season five amazing. (: