December 2008 News Archive (Page 3)

With speculation swirling that T.R. Knight wants out of Grey's Anatomy, people have all but written off his beloved character, George O'Malley - this fan site included.

But Eric Dane insists it's not official, and this recent news / spoiler item we came across indicates that maybe - just maybe - George's departure is not a done deal.

This from TV Guide's Matt Mitovich, in response to a reader inquiry ...

Q: Is there any indication that Grey's Anatomy creator Shonda Rhimes is going to adjust her stories because of all of the recent negative feedback?

A: I doubt that Rhimes will alter any master plans, especially when it comes to the Izzie-Denny romance which, though polarizing, seems destined to serve some greater purpose. Now, speaking of "negative feedback," I've got at least one inside source telling me that T.R. Knight's apparent disenchantment with Grey's Anatomy might not necessarily result in him exiting the series early. Wouldn't it be refreshing to see cooler heads prevail?

Here's a little piece of Grey's Anatomy gossip from the spoiler Q&A in EW today, courtesy of Eric Dane. Nothing particularly new, but certainly worth passing along ...

Q: Please, please, please tell me there's a chance T.R. Knight (George O'Malley) is not leaving Grey's Anatomy! Will they really let one of the original five leave?

A: Let's ask Knight's co-star, Eric Dane: "I have not heard confirmation [that he's leaving] yet. I don't know anything about when or how. If that happens, of course I would be bummed. He's a great guy to work with and a great character for the show, but he's gotta do what he feels is right." For his part, Dane has no plans to flee Seattle Grace before his contract expires - particularly now that Mark is McSteaming up the sheets with Lexie. "It is a good place to work and there are good people behind and in front of the cameras. I'm not going anywhere. I just started getting some action again. Why would I leave?"

Here are a few items from E! Online's Kristin Dos Santos this morning, concerning the rumored departure of T.R. Knight. It's still not confirmed, but appears likely ...

Q: Is our George really leaving Grey's Anatomy? As a Gizzie and George fan, I hope not.

A: The latest I've heard from insiders is that yes, T.R. Knight did ask to get out of his contract, and so far, no final decision or details have been reached, but it is likely he we will go. However, you should know that according to ABC sources, T.R. is not the first Grey's Anatomy cast member to ask out of a contract. There have been at least two others in recent years. Any guesses?

Q: Got any more scoop on T.R. leaving Grey's Anatomy?

A: When asked whether T.R. is leaving, Eric Dane tells us: "I don't know how true that is, but if it were, it would certainly be a loss. I don't think there's any truth to that until I'm told otherwise." I'm told that pretty much the entire cast and crew is being kept in the dark as to what is really going on. Still, T.R. Knight remains close friends with Katherine Heigl. They were spotted having dinner Thursday at BLVD 16 with Katherine's hubby, Josh Kelley, and her mom Nancy.

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Cristina: So I read on a gossip blog that my favorite character from "Bob's Medical Drama" is leaving!!!
Meredith: Seriously? Those blogs cause too many rumors!

We apologize if this post appears negative. As the editors of the web's #1 Grey's Anatomy fan site, we are as devoted and loyal to the show as humanly possible.

But we imagine even the most ardent followers believe the show could use a new prescription (or several) at this point. For all that is appealing about it week in and week out, Grey's Anatomy has lost the fire. What would you like to see done to bring it back?

We've put together a list of suggestions that could bring Grey's Anatomy back to its past glory. If you agree or disagree, tell us why - and if you have your own prescriptions to improve the health of the medical drama, by all means, leave comments below!

1. Bring Back George!

If T.R. Knight wants off the show, having been given so little depth (when he's even on screen) for so long, we honestly can't blame him. But it is sad that his character - a fan favorite of so many of us for so long - has been marginalized to this point.

2. Run with Sloan, Karev and Hunt.

This isn't actually a complaint, but something the show has done well that we hope continues in the coming months. The development of both Mark Sloan and Alex Karev (no matter how you feel about their respective love interests) has been a treat to watch, as has the addition of another complex fellow in Maj. Dr. Owen Hunt. In the words of Britney Spears, gimme more!

3. To Be Continued ...

One of Grey's Anatomy's epic, two- or even three-part sagas is just what the doctor ordered. Some of the best episodes are the 2-3 part "events." A catastrophe raises everyone's game ... as long as Meredith doesn't die again. We've already got Denny on the show full-time now.

4. Set a Due Date.

It may sound sacrilegious to even talk about, perhaps the show would deliver more powerhouse episodes if there were, say, an end date set for the show after Season Seven, giving the writers a clearer idea of where they want to go with story lines and characters and when. It's just an idea. SIDE NOTE: Grey's Anatomy seems to be introducing new characters and losing old ones at an alarming rate, making it harder and harder for fans to invest themselves.

5. More MerDer Love.

We like that there's been relatively little negative MerDer drama so far in Season Five. But we also wouldn't need our arms twisted to watch a few more loving scenes, Shonda.

6. Axe Private Practice.

We actually like the spinoff, but if it has to be sacrificed in order to focus all writing efforts back on Grey's Anatomy and improve the more important of the two shows, then it's a no-brainer. Hey, maybe Addison can even come back to Seattle full-time! Win-win!

7. Off Denny. Again. And Again. However Many Times it Takes.

We love Jeffrey Dean Morgan too, and maybe Shonda will pull something out of a hat and salvage this story line. But week after week of Izzie and Ghost Denny, with the rest of the characters oblivious and only Grey's Anatomy spoilers to tip us off to her condition? Bizarre.

Melissa George, who plays wild, dangerous and, it would appear, curious intern Sadie on Grey’s Anatomy, says co-star T.R. Knight has been doing “beautiful work” and seems “happy” on set - despite his recent request to be written off the hit show.

“He was at work yesterday in the best mood I’ve ever seen him,” she said when interviewed by People. “We were in a scene all day together.”

Still, she gets why Knight, who’s character Dr. George O’Malley has had little screen time this season, would ask to leave the ensemble Grey’s Anatomy cast.

“He’s a great actor,” she says. “But maybe, when you have talent, you want more.”

Speaking of talent, while Grey's Anatomy was snubbed, Melissa George picked up a Golden Globe nomination for her work on HBO’s In Treatment on Thursday.

“I’m having the time of my life,” the 32-year-old Australian actress says. “It’s my first big nomination in this country. I just can’t believe it.”

As for Mer's old friend Sadie, who’s had some shocking scenes (cutting herself so the other interns can practice sewing her up, hitting on Sara Ramirez’s Callie Torres over slides of broken bones), George says her days at Seattle Grace are numbered.

“I think I’m going to do 8 [episodes] and that’s it,” she says. “We’ll see.”

Amid word that Kate Walsh is getting divorced after a little over a year of marriage, Grey's Anatomy star Katherine Heigl and husband Josh Kelley, who also wed in late 2007, still appear happy as ever together, attending the L.A. premiere of Marley & Me on Thursday ...

Here's a sad piece of Grey's Anatomy news we hoped we'd never have to report.

According to court papers filed on November 22, Alex Young has petitioned for a divorce, citing irreconcilable differences with former Grey's Anatomy star Kate Walsh.

"The couple remain on friendly terms and sincerely hope the media will respect their privacy during this difficult time," the couple's reps said in a statement Thursday.

Walsh, who went on to star in the spinoff Private Practice after becoming an integral part of the Grey's Anatomy cast in seasons 2-3, wed Young – a production co-president at 20th Century Fox – on September 1, 2007, in the town of Ojai, north of Los Angeles.

In October 2007, Kate Walsh talked about the pair's whirlwind relationship, telling Ellen DeGeneres, "There was this kind of funny moment, after we were like we're married and all of the hoopla was over and we were like, 'What do we do now?'"

The two married after just a few months of dating.

Walsh's former Grey's Anatomy cast members, including Katherine Heigl and husband Josh Kelley, T.R. Knight, Chandra Wilson, James Pickens Jr., Justin Chambers and wife Keisha, and Grey's creator Shonda Rhimes, were all in attendance at the nuptials.

New details are emerging about Jennifer Westfeldt's forthcoming story arc as a patient on Grey's Anatomy: She's married to Angels in America's Ben Shenkman.

Sources confirm to Entertainment Weeekly that the Tony Award and Golden Globe Award-nominated actor has been cast as the husband of Westfeldt's character.

But here's an interesting twist to the whole saga: He's not going to be just dropping by Seattle Grace to keep vigil at his ailing wife's bedside. According to a Grey's Anatomy insider, he's a patient, too - and a critical one at that.

Like Jennifer Westfeldt, Ben Shenkman is signed on for multiple episodes.

With Grey's Anatomy on hiatus until early January, ABC is airing "Here Comes the Flood" this evening at the usual time. Follow the link for the rundown in our official episode guide.

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