Katherine Heigl to stay on Grey's, Isaiah Washington to return? (possible spoilers)

Katherine Heigl is really starting to feel the backlash following her comments that her last season on Grey's Anatomy wasn't worth an Emmy nomination. Which is absolutely true, but the tactful thing to do might have been to keep her mouth shut.

ABC executive Steve McPherson says that Katherine will be on Grey's Anatomy this year, she isn't going anywhere. Which might sound like he'd giving her great loyalty for her work on the show, but it probably means she has a contract, her comments are bringing interest in the show.

As for rumors that 'Grey's Anatomy' star Katherine Heigl may be departing the show (after voicing frustration over her character's story arc last year), McPherson said the thesp is still committed to the series this season.

'It's unfortunate when there's any kind of turmoil on a show,' he said. 'She's absolutely staying with the show; there's an unbelievable storyline for her central to everything going on this season.'

Still, rumors are rampant online that Heigl's character will be given a brain tumor — which could still mean she's out the door after next year.

Variety

In another interview, Ugly Betty producer Silvio Horta says that he would have put her in a coma, but Grey's Anatomy writer Shonda Rhimes spoke in her defense.

Grey's Anatomy creator Shonda Rhimes said she was surprised' but wasn't insulted' by comments made by Katherine Heigl about her decision to drop out of the Emmy race and added that she has a really wonderful working relationship' with the outspoken actress.

We have a really great story worked out for Heigl,' said Rhimes, who participated in a showrunner panel ...

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