Here’s an interesting tidbit of news that I ran across when reading either People or InTouch this morning: according to the magazine, Shonda Rhimes is actually really good friends with Isaiah Washington, and fought for his job on the show. I can believe that to an extent. What I can’t believe is this next part: [...]
OK, guys, this is getting to be ridiculous. Thanks to TVGuide.com for this story: Isaiah Washington’s latest interview — this time given to Newsweek — has the disgraced former Grey’s Anatomy star saying that racism (also?) factored into his firing. “It didn’t help me on the set that I was a black man who wasn’t [...]
This upcoming Monday, July 2, Isaiah Washington will have his first post-firing interview on CNN’s Larry King Live, where he will talk about how he is upset about being fired and howTR Knight is the one causing all of the problems on set. Larry will probably also ask him about the new film he is [...]
This in from TVGuide.com: This story has more wrinkles than Abe Vigoda. In a candid interview with the Houston Chronicle, Isaiah Washington says, “They fired the wrong guy,” positing that contrary to popular belief, the gay slur he spewed during the infamous on-set row with Patrick Dempsey was not aimed squarely at T.R. Knight, though [...]
EW.com (Entertainment Weekly) has been incredibly kind and has sent us their exclusive story to share with you here at Grey Gossip and TSGA. EW was lucky enough to be the first to get Isaiah’s first post-firing interview…and he doesn’t seem mad at all. Controversial Grey’s Anatomy star Isaiah Washington speaks exclusively with Entertainment Weekly’s [...]
Here’s the shocking story from TVGuide.com’s Michael Ausiello: Multiple sources are telling me that Isaiah Washington will not be returning to Grey’s Anatomy next season. An ABC Studios spokesperson confirms that the actor’s contract option has not been picked up, but declined further comment. One insider, who requested anonymity due to the sensitivity of the [...]
Kristin from E! Online brings you the scoop that debunks the rumor that TR Knight (George) and Isaiah Washington (Burke) were leaving Grey’s Anatomy. Here it is: If you happen to be a fan of Grey’s Anatomy and also read the National Enquirer report that Isaiah Washington and T.R. Knight would be leaving the show, [...]
This just in from Mike Ausiello at TVGuide.com…it’s Shonda’s statement about the Isaiah Incident! I speak for all the executive producers here at Grey’s Anatomy when I say that Isaiah Washington’s use of such a disturbing word was a shocking and dismaying event that insulted not only gays and lesbians everywhere but anyone who has [...]
This just in from Kristin at E! Online! Isaiah Washington may be on his way out. I just received word from a highly placed source within the Touchstone/ABC family that ABC and Disney executives are currently considering the option of firing Isaiah Washington from Grey’s Anatomy, effective immediately, without having him appear in any kind [...]
That petition we told you about this morning with 8,000 signatures? It’s now grown to over 13,000 signatures. To sign and/or read the petition, click here and we’ll see what kind of effect this has on ABC’s final decision, which will probably be released sometime next week. So stay tuned!