ABC Sort of Denies Plans to Kill Off Heigl
Rumors have been running rampant about star Katherine Heigl's departure from Grey's Anatomy. The most prevalent theory, bolstered by news of Jeffrey Dean Morgan's return to Grey's Anatomy, revolves around Izzie contracting a brain tumor.
Yesterday, ABC entertainment president Steve McPherson commented briefly on the subject of Heigl's future, and while he said that Izzie isn't going anywhere, reading between the lines a bit reveals some awfully ambiguous statements.
According to McPherson, Katherine Heigl is still very much in the mix with Grey's Anatomy, and Izzie Stevens won't be offed anytime soon.
In fact, he promised the following:
"Katherine is absolutely staying with the show. She has an unbelievable storyline this year, which is central to everything going on this season. Shonda Rhimes is really excited about that; she’s the one who actually crafted that."
McPherson tried to brush the recent controversy Katherine Heigl stirred up when she withdrew her name from consideration for the Emmy Awards.
"She is a fantastically talented actress," he said. "I think it’s unfortunate when there’s any kind of turmoil on the show. There are so many people who work so unbelievably hard to make that show; we have the No. 1 show in the country. I think it’s a beautifully written, beautifully acted, beautifully produced... Everyone from the grips to the writers to the executive producers, I think deserves an enormous amount of credit."
All in all, he's told us nothing, but made it sound good and certainly got us wondering what's to come in Season Five of Grey's Anatomy.
Guess that's why he makes the big bucks!
Finally, when asked for comment on the matter, Grey's Anatomy co-star Eric Dane said of Katherine Heigl: "She's a great girl, very professional, she likes her job and I don't think Shonda has any intentions of killing her off."
July 17th, 2008 10:33 AM
ok. katherine heigl has to stay for at least for this season. she said that the material she got last season wasn't up to par, but season 4 was a messed up season because of the writers' strike. so they can give izzie a brain tumor this season, that's fine but they have to keep her on the show
July 17th, 2008 10:48 AM
Mr Mcpherson My name is Paul Birch.Im a huge grey"s anatomy fan.Mr Mcpherson I totaly agree with you to keep.Katherine Heigl on the show.Number one fan Paul
July 17th, 2008 11:32 AM
I'm done with the whole Izzie mess.. Heigle honestly isn't all that talented and her character has become a disaster. It's only a matter of time before she's off the show but rather than a brain tumor here's my idea - Have Izzie's daughter come in needing some sort of transplant that only Izzie can give her. The transplant is very risky for both involved and after much deliberation, Izzie decides to go forward and during the procedure Izzie dies and daughter lives. And guess who's there to welcome her to the other side! Denny!!
Story works for everyone... Izzie is off the show and we don't have to deal with her anymore, she can go on to make more movies, guest appearances for two actors and we fans get to oogle over the gorgeous Jeffrey Dean Morgan. :)
July 17th, 2008 1:09 PM
I think Katherine should stop whining about her not having a good role this season, as I think all the characters didn't have much of a great role this season due to the strike and all.
July 17th, 2008 1:13 PM
ugh give me a break
-McDuckie :)
July 17th, 2008 2:41 PM
This has nothing to do with Katherine Heigl, but I think Rose is pregnant in the 5th season. I remember reading something saying that since Derek and Meredith were going to have a good relationship, where would the drama be. Well making Rose pregnant would definitely add heat to the relationship. Or if Callie was pregnant it would add some drama to the love triangle of Callie, Erica, and Mark. It wouldn't really make sense for Meredith to be pregnant.
July 17th, 2008 5:22 PM
Why was the show snubbed by the emmys? It's simple, because all this season was a mess (but the season finale)... it wasn't as good as the two previous season... katherine is totally right with what she said, had the writing been good, it would have got a nomination, but it didn't... therefore the writing this season wasn't that good... i don't this is fair to bash her like that...
but in the other hand, the brain tumor storyline would be FANTASTIC. I think katherine has enough talent to pull it off, and it would probably bring the show to season 2's greatness again. I just hope she doesn't die, it would be a terrible mistake and would mark the end of the show (trust me... the oc went downhill when mischa barton got killed off... if they kill of kat, it will be the same scenario). I'm pretty sure the last scene of the season will be izzie in a bed during the surgery, and everyone wondering wheather she dies or not...
July 17th, 2008 6:00 PM
im pretty sure whatever KH said was taken out of context and blown out of all proportion. as are most useless controversies the media concocts to sell their product and profit off advertising space.
also, JEG, shonda has specifically said that rose will not be pregnant.
July 17th, 2008 11:35 PM
I'm glad some people agree with me, that KH was right, her character did not have an emmy worthy storyline. I think this whole thing is ridiculous. And it's a double standard. Do you honestly believe if a man had said he wasn't going to input his name for Emmy consideration that he would be labled as an opinionated, ungratful bastard? I have never seen such bashing of a woman in my life, all because she spoke her mind. Some people may not like a strong woman voicing her opinion. I think that is pathetic. For those on here who are bashing her, and are women, your comments to tell her to shut up just put the womens movement back 50 years. You should be ashamed of yourselves. Read an article by Mark Harris in this weeks Entertainment Weekly. He talks about this who BS about the "Emmy snub". He said it perfectly. KH, you have a fan in me and if you do leave GA, I will be looking forward to your thriving movie career.
July 18th, 2008 12:09 AM
Katherine H was right about what she said. she told the truth and people are up in arms about it. why? if Patrick D said anything like that, people wouldnt care. Izzie this season wasnt that good. the whole George/Izzie/Callie triangle was a complete mess. KH aint going anywhere. I applaud KH for her open mind and being a strong women.
July 18th, 2008 12:55 AM
David said: Katherine H was right about what she said. she told the truth and people are up in arms about it. why? if Patrick D said anything like that, people wouldnt care
the difference between the other actors and KH is that they wouldn't say anything. KH is a big brat with a big head and needs to do what she gets paid to do and act.
July 18th, 2008 6:32 AM
First of all they are not going to give away a major plot line. They may not have plans to get rid of her right away but anything can happen. It's fact that there are issues here and things were said. Even though the situations are different Isaiah Washington serves as a reminder.
July 18th, 2008 12:39 PM
amy said:the difference between the other actors and KH is that they wouldn't say anything. KH is a big brat with a big head and needs to do what she gets paid to do and act.
Do you know for sure that they wouldn't say anything? that's why she is endearing to people, because she is not afraid to express an opinion. You called her a brat, but it sounds like you are the one acting bratty. Stop bashing the girl just because she had an opinion. She didn't run over a box of kittens, but everyone acts as if she did.
July 18th, 2008 1:38 PM
I personally would like to hear about other cast members like Ellen, Eric, Patrick and Sandra. Enough about Katherine Heigel already.
July 19th, 2008 12:35 PM
I LOVE KATHERINE HEIGL...SCREW YOU ALLL..........GO KATIE YOU ROCK,,,THE SHOW WOULDNT BE AS GOOD WITHOUT HER!!
July 20th, 2008 1:56 PM
I'm shocked that no one has thought of this yet! If Izzie does have a brain tumor it is the same one that MerDer just fixed the the finale (or at least almost fixed) Therefore Izzie's life is in their hands and she has the surgery and lives (she lives 'cause it would make Mer all dark&twisty again if she killed her friend.) There!
July 20th, 2008 2:24 PM
I like what bridget says! then while she is under she will have dreams or visions or something of Denny. Or she will be in a coma and see him. or she will be half dead like meredith was and see him just like meredith did. that would work out good.
July 21st, 2008 5:35 AM
Or like some of the other tumor patients she will imagine that Denny is there! Oh I can't wait for the next season!
July 21st, 2008 9:09 AM
I have not watched the show since they broke up George and Izzie anyhow. Only good thing in the show and they ruined it. Katie is right, the show sucks.
July 21st, 2008 10:41 AM
Please, don't be that STUPID and give Izzie tumor, or any illness for that matter! Except if you want to ruin the show for good, this time.
Don't you understand that the only way to go this year is to connect Izzie with alex, first to have great sex, the best of her life, then to make her see that alex loved AND respected her from the begining, the way he never loved OR respected anyone else. He cared so much that he couldn't have had sex with her the first time they were together..
And Burk MUST return, maybe in the moment when Christina has her first affair after him, and it would be ruined with his return..
And Mer and Der, HAVE to be together, finaly, with lots of seens of both sexual and professional passion and tension, and jealousy, but without breaking up again - with fighting for each other and their relationship.
I mean, REALLY, we NEED one couple to stay together, through good and bad, something to give us hope that great love stories still exist in this hollow world!
July 23rd, 2008 12:53 AM
If Hiegl gets more screen time for this I will be pissed!
July 25th, 2008 6:54 AM
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July 27th, 2008 6:04 PM
Dear
Shondra Rhimes. It would be a huge mistake for letting Katherine Heigl go.You can"t denie her from her job.Katherine Heigl plays a huge role on the show.Thats how this fan feels.your number one fan Paul Birch
August 21st, 2008 2:46 PM
Izzie and alex have to end up together!! they are meant to be together. So there is no way Izzie leaves or dies. KH is a great actress that has to be on the show. I'm waiting for a great storyline for her this upcoming season.
September 8th, 2008 6:51 AM
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