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A certain handsome Grey's Anatomy star will be interviewed by the iconic Barbara Walters tomorrow evening as one of 2006's most fascinating figures.

Walters, as has been her custom, is keeping the identity of one of her "10 Most Fascinating People" to herself and will reveal it to the world on the show, which airs Tuesday night on ABC.

Here's the remainder of this year's list:

1. Andre Agassi: Retired tennis great
2. Sacha Baron Cohen: Offensive interferer
3. Patrick Dempsey: Had a McDreamy year
4. Terri Irwin: Stood tall in a time of grief
5. Jay-Z: His Kingdom came
6. Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt: Hollywood It Couple
7. Joel Osteen: His ministry soared
8. John Ramsey: Reluctantly, in the news
9. Anna Wintour: Inspired a devil of a film.

Nothing new to report. Just a couple of pictures we came across of the leading men of Grey's Anatomy (maybe Eric Dane will warrant inclusion in that category someday, but not just yet). Thought you'd enjoy!

The Isaiah Washington picture shown here is from a promotional photo shoot prior to the actor's work on Grey's Anatomy. The Patrick Dempsey picture is from a recent ad campaign he did for Serengeti eyewear. You can see another image from that photo shoot HERE.

Enjoy. There's also an Ellen Pompeo interview and plenty of other good reading material below. We're always trying to stay up to date on all things Grey's, so be sure to check back with us often!

We knew that Isaiah Washington originally tried out for the role of Dr. Derek Shepherd during the casting of Grey's Anatomy before being offered the role of Dr. Preston Burke. But it turns out he's not the only well-known (and handsome) actor to have been considered for the McDreamy role that went to Patrick Dempsey and revitalized his career.

Former "Brat Pack" member and West Wing star Rob Lowe is said to have been in serious talks about playing Dr. Shepherd - and the actor himself withdrew from consideration. In a recent interview, he said it was the first time in his career that he chose wrong.

Crazy stuff. The only wrong choice Patrick made (in his own words) was Addison over Meredith in Season 2, but that isn't really the same.

There could never be another Derek, which Dempsey portrays to perfection and displays wonderful chemistry with Ellen Pompeo. But you have to admit that Rob Lowe has certain McDreamy qualities. He recently joined the cast of ABC's Brothers & Sisters, however, so you can catch him there!

Special thanks to a reader of ours, Wilson, for sending us a link to some pictures and information about Patrick Dempsey's latest film.

Inspired by a true story and the diaries of real Long Beach teenagers after the L.A. riots, Freedom Writers tackles the worst outbreak of interracial gang warfare in recent history. Two-time Oscar winner Hilary Swank stars as Erin Gruwell, whose passion to become a teacher is challenged by Black, Latino, and Asian gangs who hate her even more than each other. But when she listens to them in ways no adults ever have, Erin begins to understand what their lives are like - and what she wants her own to become.

Patrick plays Scott Casey, who appears to be a love interest and possible colleague of Hilary Swank. The film is written and directed by Richard LaGravenese and also stars Scott Glenn, Imelda Staunton and Mario. It opens January 12. At the very least, it offers some nice Patrick Dempsey pictures...

We all know Patrick Dempsey is the sexiest man alive. In the eyes of millions of Grey's Anatomy fans, it's no contest.

But apparently another handsome gentleman - one who used to play a hot doctor on TV - has edged Patrick out for People Magazine's annual honor.

Yes, former ER star George Clooney was named Sexiest Man Alive by People for the second time. But Patrick still made the magazine's cover (right), and is featured inside along with various other hunks. We'll take it. Being an also-ran isn't shabby when you're going up against the likes of Clooney and Brad Pitt.

Patrick, 40, is married to stylist and cosmetics executive Jillian Fink Dempsey. They have a (very cute) 4-year-old daughter, Tallulah, and Jillian is currently pregnant again -- with twins!

The former teen heart throb is enjoying his second go-around with fame and has a sense of humor about his sudden burst of sexiness.

"This is so funny. I'm a hunky guy now," he says. "How did that happen?"

This post is for all you MerDer and McDreamy fans who can't get enough of our favorite stars... or who want to save $30 on a purchase of $75!

By popular demand, here are a few more shots from the New York & Company marketing campaign featuring Ellen Pompeo (who got engaged to Chris Ivery over the weekend) and her on-screen love, Patrick Dempsey.

Many thanks to Kat for sending us these! These two really make a cute couple - even if both are happy with their off-screen significant others.

Earlier this year, we reported that everyone's favorite TV couple, Ellen Pompeo and Patrick Dempsey, became the face of New York & Company's fall clothing line. Now, Ellen and Patrick are back for round two, promoting the retailer's holiday catalog.

Aren't they so cute together? Pompeo and Dempsey clearly have great chemistry on and off screen. Below are a few images from the New York & Company website. You can see a fun video of them by following the link and clicking on "behind the scenes."

We came across an old picture of Patrick Dempsey that we couldn't pass up sharing. The woman with him in this picture is Rochelle Parker, also known as Rocky Parker, Dempsey's former manager -- and wife.

The reason pictures of the future Dr. McDreamy and Parker are circulating is that she apparently accused Dempsey of abuse during their 1992 divorce proceedings, then said she lied about it... then said the National Enquirer knew it wasn't true but ran the allegations anyway.

"I never confirmed to the Enquirer that the story... is true. To the contrary, I have previously stated that such allegations are untrue. In fact, the Enquirer offered to pay me money to confirm such allegations, which offer I refused," Parker said.

Whatever. Just take your mind off this non-story by looking at this far-superior Patrick Dempsey picture instead!

Grey's Anatomy star and certified hunk Patrick Dempsey was spotted by People taking lunch (and a phone call) on the go in Santa Monica Tuesday.

Some pictures just speak for themselves. Here's our man Patrick Dempsey in an advertisement for Serengeti eyewear, as seen in the Australian edition of Travel & Leisure magazine. Special thanks to the fan who sent this our way!