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MrsQ
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Isaiah Washington Let Go from Grey's Anatomy
The speculation is over: After a controversial season, Isaiah Washington will not be returning to Grey's Anatomy, his rep and ABC Television Studio have confirmed.
Howard Bragman, Washington's publicist, says Washington's option was not renewed, and released this statement from the actor: "I'm mad as hell and I'm not going to take it any more."
Bragman did not elaborate on the statement, a reference to the 1976 film Network.
The cast was notified Thursday night of the final decision, which, says a source close to the situation, was a long time coming. In the end, the source says, Washington's behavior made him a liability.
Rumors ran rampant following the season finale – during which Washington's character, Dr. Preston Burke, broke up with his fiancée, Christina Yang (Sandra Oh), and moved out of their apartment – that Washington would not be returning.
The actor first came under fire last fall after getting into an altercation with Patrick Dempsey, during which he allegedly referred to castmate T.R. Knight with a homophobic slur.
Washington later apologized, checked into rehab, met with gay leaders and recently released a PSA decrying the use of hate speech.
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Re: Isaiah Washington Let Go from Grey's Anatomy
 say it aint so
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| Posted 6/8/07 9:20 AM |
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JeffsWife
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Re: Isaiah Washington Let Go from Grey's Anatomy
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| Posted 6/8/07 10:22 AM |
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Leeners
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Re: Isaiah Washington Let Go from Grey's Anatomy
I am THRILLED! 
It is about damn time SOMEONE stood up and said it is NOT ok to make derogatory statements - TWICE - about gays! If someone had made a similar statement about Washington, all hell would have broken loose.
I commend Shonda Rimes for realizing that her friendship with him was not more important than taking a stand. 
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| Posted 6/8/07 10:30 AM |
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Kate
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Re: Isaiah Washington Let Go from Grey's Anatomy
I like his character on the show, but I think it's nice to see that bad behavior is not being rewarded.
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| Posted 6/8/07 10:31 AM |
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SweetTooth
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Re: Isaiah Washington Let Go from Grey's Anatomy
I am glad that they did not let his behavior go unpunished!!
However, I am sad for Cristina's charcter, LOL. Burke leaving and never coming back.
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| Posted 6/8/07 12:13 PM |
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Tany
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Re: Isaiah Washington Let Go from Grey's Anatomy
I had a feeling he wasn't coming back but the show will move on.
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| Posted 6/8/07 12:15 PM |
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hailiesmom
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Re: Isaiah Washington Let Go from Grey's Anatomy
Rather have Omaley!
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| Posted 6/10/07 11:58 AM |
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Booklady1017
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Re: Isaiah Washington Let Go from Grey's Anatomy
I had a feeling he would be leaving too. Liked the character but not the actor.
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| Posted 6/10/07 9:44 PM |
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MsMBV
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Re: Isaiah Washington Let Go from Grey's Anatomy
Posted by Leeners
I am THRILLED!
It is about damn time SOMEONE stood up and said it is NOT ok to make derogatory statements - TWICE - about gays! If someone had made a similar statement about Washington, all hell would have broken loose.
I commend Shonda Rimes for realizing that her friendship with him was not more important than taking a stand.
ITA.
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Re: Isaiah Washington Let Go from Grey's Anatomy
Im torn.....I do not like what he said, and I personally don't care for him but I LOVE LOVE LOVE Burke and Yang together, and my favorite scenes w/Yang have been watching her open up to Burke.  for the storylines w/them but for not putting up w/hate words
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| Posted 6/12/07 12:39 AM |
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