Heigelgate Won't Die Down

Grey's Anatomy creator Shonda Rhimes is speaking out about the famous Katherine Heigl snub for Emmy awards consideration.

Rhimes says, "When I was told about it, my reaction was surprised. I have a really wonderful working relationship with Katherine. Everybody knows Izzie is one of my favorite characters."

And when asked if she was insulted at Heigl's remarks, Rhimes added, It's not insulting the writers per se. The first half of the season she had a very strong storyline with George that played out a lot more comedic than a lot of her storylines ... The back half of the season, Katherine asked me to write her light so that she could do her movie. I don't feel insulted.'

How diva. If she asked you to write less for her, you should have written her out!

Silvio Horta from Ugly Betty jokes, I would put her in a coma."

That wouldn't be a bad idea!

And to keep things juicy next season, Grey's Anatomy is expanding on the lesbian storyline.

Rhimes says, We have a really interesting, funny way of laying out a story for Erica (Brooke Smith) and Callie (Sara Ramirez). It's not your typical way of dealing with the storyline; we sat down with them and talked about women who figure out they're lesbians later in life and we found out some interesting things to play out.'

Will U be watching next season?

[Image via WENN.]

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