Isaiah Washington Out at "Grey's Anatomy" - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Zoneboy · 06-08-2007, 01:08 AM

LOS ANGELES - Isaiah Washington has lost his job on the hit ABC medical drama "Grey's Anatomy," five months after creating a furor with his use of an anti-gay slur.

Washington's contract option was not renewed for next season, series producer ABC Television Studios said Thursday.

"I'm mad as hell and I'm not going to take it anymore," Washington said in a statement released through his publicist, Howard Bragman, without elaboration.

He drew fire after using the anti-gay epithet backstage at the Golden Globe Awards in January while denying he'd used it previously on the set against cast mate T.R. Knight.

Gay rights groups and cast member Katherine Heigl, who publicly denounced Washington, were among his most vocal critics.

"This is something that will have changed the scope of his life," Heigl told Entertainment Weekly last month. Washington was "sorry and embarrassed" for the mistake, she said.

Washington tried to make amends and said he was seeking therapy.

He also met with officials from the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network and the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation and filmed a public service announcement in which he said "words have power" to hurt or heal.

The May finale of "Grey's Anatomy" opened the door for the departure of his character. Burke was on the verge of marrying Dr. Cristina Yang ( Sandra Oh), but her doubts at first delayed and then derailed their splashy wedding.

Later, Yang found that Burke cleared out his favorite possessions from their apartment.

In May, Bragman said the actor intended to spend the summer working and not worrying about the show. Washington intended to continue his charity work in Sierra Leone, which a DNA test showed to be his ancestral home, and work on an independent movie.

Zoneboy · 06-08-2007, 01:15 AM

Mods, I didn't notice that Brian had started a similar thread Here

Feel free to merge the 2 if necessary.

catlover79 · 06-08-2007, 07:24 PM

I know I was surprised to hear this.

Ireneparalegal · 06-08-2007, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zoneboy

"I'm mad as hell and I'm not going to take it anymore," Washington said in a statement released through his publicist, Howard Bragman, without elaboration.

I guess his "anger management" therapy didn't work.

Pitooey · 06-08-2007, 08:26 PM

Although I don't watch the show I followed this story and to tell you the truth they really thrashed Isiah (JMHO). He had apologized...... Went to some type of therapy... Made a commercial and the show just dumped him. Wow....

Mr. Television · 06-08-2007, 08:39 PM

This show has to much chaos. It's going to burn itself out fast.

TJL · 06-08-2007, 08:49 PM

It will be interesting to see if Katherine Heigl changes her mind about coming back.
I know she is still on the fence about returning due to "money issues," but if Isaiah is gone, then maybe this will cnvince her to rturn.

Brian Damage · 06-08-2007, 08:55 PM

Can't say that I am really shocked.

TMC · 09-17-2013, 04:23 PM

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/0...n_3916435.html

Says the former "Grey's Anatomy" star: "After the incident at the Golden Globes, everything just fell apart. I lost everything. I couldn't afford to have an agent...I couldn't afford to have a publicist...I couldn't afford to continue."
Read more at http://www.hitfix.com/tv-tattle#WOP3POqVUZwHJirI.99

isiahthomas · 09-29-2013, 09:59 PM

Isaiah Washington is a good actor and I like several of his movies like Romeo Must Die, Exit Wounds, Dead Presidents, Love Jones, Wild Things 2, Trois 3, Out Of Sync, Get On The Bus, Clockers. He has a new movie coming out called Blue Caprice about the true story of Washington DC snipers. He plays Muhammad and Deion Richmond who played on Everybody Hates Chris tv show plays his fake son Malvo. I wanna see this because I liked the previews. It's gonna be straight to video I think since it's a independent movie.

06-08-2007, 01:08 AM	#1
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,391	Isaiah Washington Out at "Grey's Anatomy" LOS ANGELES - Isaiah Washington has lost his job on the hit ABC medical drama "Grey's Anatomy," five months after creating a furor with his use of an anti-gay slur. Washington's contract option was not renewed for next season, series producer ABC Television Studios said Thursday. "I'm mad as hell and I'm not going to take it anymore," Washington said in a statement released through his publicist, Howard Bragman, without elaboration. He drew fire after using the anti-gay epithet backstage at the Golden Globe Awards in January while denying he'd used it previously on the set against cast mate T.R. Knight. Gay rights groups and cast member Katherine Heigl, who publicly denounced Washington, were among his most vocal critics. "This is something that will have changed the scope of his life," Heigl told Entertainment Weekly last month. Washington was "sorry and embarrassed" for the mistake, she said. Washington tried to make amends and said he was seeking therapy. He also met with officials from the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network and the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation and filmed a public service announcement in which he said "words have power" to hurt or heal. The May finale of "Grey's Anatomy" opened the door for the departure of his character. Burke was on the verge of marrying Dr. Cristina Yang ( Sandra Oh), but her doubts at first delayed and then derailed their splashy wedding. Later, Yang found that Burke cleared out his favorite possessions from their apartment. In May, Bragman said the actor intended to spend the summer working and not worrying about the show. Washington intended to continue his charity work in Sierra Leone, which a DNA test showed to be his ancestral home, and work on an independent movie.
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Pitooey Member Forum Star Join Date: Feb 15, 2001 Location: Rocking in Transylvania. Posts: 15,042	Although I don't watch the show I followed this story and to tell you the truth they really thrashed Isiah (JMHO). He had apologized...... Went to some type of therapy... Made a commercial and the show just dumped him. Wow....
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06-08-2007, 01:15 AM	#2
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09-17-2013, 04:23 PM	#9
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 126,334	Isaiah Washington: My life fell apart after gay slur incident http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/0...n_3916435.html Says the former "Grey's Anatomy" star: "After the incident at the Golden Globes, everything just fell apart. I lost everything. I couldn't afford to have an agent...I couldn't afford to have a publicist...I couldn't afford to continue." Read more at http://www.hitfix.com/tv-tattle#WOP3POqVUZwHJirI.99

09-29-2013, 09:59 PM	#10
isiahthomas Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Aug 20, 2002 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 10,704	Isaiah Washington is a good actor and I like several of his movies like Romeo Must Die, Exit Wounds, Dead Presidents, Love Jones, Wild Things 2, Trois 3, Out Of Sync, Get On The Bus, Clockers. He has a new movie coming out called Blue Caprice about the true story of Washington DC snipers. He plays Muhammad and Deion Richmond who played on Everybody Hates Chris tv show plays his fake son Malvo. I wanna see this because I liked the previews. It's gonna be straight to video I think since it's a independent movie.