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JamesG · 03-06-2014, 07:54 PM

"Grey's Anatomy" Scoop: Isaiah Washington Returning before Sandra Oh's Send-Off
Mar 6, 2014
by Natalie Abrams

Preston Burke is returning to Grey Sloan Memorial!

Isaiah Washington will reprise his role as Cristina's (Sandra Oh) former flame during an episode of "Grey's Anatomy" that will air this May, TVGuide.com has learned.

Last seen at the end of Season 3, Burke left Cristina at the altar after he realized he didn't love his career-driven bride-to-be. Still, he had a big impact on her life before his exit. She once helped him cover up his debilitating hand injury and she suffered an ectopic pregnancy with his child.

Much to the dismay of longtime fans, Oh announced in August that she was leaving the ABC medical drama after 10 seasons. It is unclear whether Burke will show up in Oh's final episode.

"It's important to me that Cristina's journey unfolds exactly as it should," executive producer Shonda Rhimes says of Washington's return. "Burke is vital to that journey — he gives her story that full-circle moment we need to properly say goodbye to our beloved Cristina Yang."

Washington left "Grey's Anatomy" amid controversy after allegedly insulting co-star T.R. Knight with a homophobic slur. His contract was subsequently not renewed, and he was replaced by Brooke Smith's Erica Hanh the following season.

Washington will next star on The CW's post-apocalyptic drama "The 100".

http://www.tvguide.com/News/Greys-An...g-1078971.aspx

JamesG · 04-29-2014, 05:45 PM

"Grey's" Wedding Encore
by Vlada Gelman
4/29/14

ABC is pulling out all the stops for Isaiah Washington‘s highly anticipated return to "Grey’s Anatomy" this Thursday.

The network on Tuesday announced that it will air the Season 3 finale, 'Didn’t We Almost Have It All', at 8/7c, taking viewers back to the heart-wrenching moment Burke left Cristina at the altar. This will set the stage for Cristina and Burke’s reunion in the new episode at 9/8c.

http://tvline.com/2014/04/29/greys-a...wedding-may-1/

TMC · 05-03-2014, 03:16 AM

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/...ense-reaction/

Burke's return after seven years sharply divided “Grey’s” fans.
Read more at http://www.hitfix.com/tv-tattle#dJDy5wzlQCBCszXq.99

03-06-2014, 07:54 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,140	Fired Cast Member Isaiah Washington Returning to "Grey's" for Sandra Oh's Exit *"Grey's Anatomy" Scoop: Isaiah Washington Returning before Sandra Oh's Send-Off* Mar 6, 2014 by Natalie Abrams Preston Burke is returning to Grey Sloan Memorial! Isaiah Washington will reprise his role as Cristina's (Sandra Oh) former flame during an episode of "Grey's Anatomy" that will air this May, TVGuide.com has learned. Last seen at the end of Season 3, Burke left Cristina at the altar after he realized he didn't love his career-driven bride-to-be. Still, he had a big impact on her life before his exit. She once helped him cover up his debilitating hand injury and she suffered an ectopic pregnancy with his child. Much to the dismay of longtime fans, Oh announced in August that she was leaving the ABC medical drama after 10 seasons. It is unclear whether Burke will show up in Oh's final episode. "It's important to me that Cristina's journey unfolds exactly as it should," executive producer Shonda Rhimes says of Washington's return. "Burke is vital to that journey — he gives her story that full-circle moment we need to properly say goodbye to our beloved Cristina Yang." Washington left "Grey's Anatomy" amid controversy after allegedly insulting co-star T.R. Knight with a homophobic slur. His contract was subsequently not renewed, and he was replaced by Brooke Smith's Erica Hanh the following season. Washington will next star on The CW's post-apocalyptic drama "The 100". http://www.tvguide.com/News/Greys-An...g-1078971.aspx Attached Images

04-29-2014, 05:45 PM	#2
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,140	*"Grey's" Wedding Encore* by Vlada Gelman 4/29/14 ABC is pulling out all the stops for Isaiah Washington‘s highly anticipated return to "Grey’s Anatomy" this Thursday. The network on Tuesday announced that it will air the Season 3 finale, 'Didn’t We Almost Have It All', at 8/7c, taking viewers back to the heart-wrenching moment Burke left Cristina at the altar. This will set the stage for Cristina and Burke’s reunion in the new episode at 9/8c. http://tvline.com/2014/04/29/greys-a...wedding-may-1/ Attached Images

05-03-2014, 03:16 AM	#3
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 126,548	Not everybody was happy to see Isaiah Washington return to “Grey’s Anatomy” http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/...ense-reaction/ Burke's return after seven years sharply divided “Grey’s” fans. Read more at http://www.hitfix.com/tv-tattle#dJDy5wzlQCBCszXq.99