Grey’s Anatomy

Well, it is really, truly official. Grey’s Anatomy’s TR Knight will not be returning to the show. Here’s his official statement: “Leaving Grey’s Anatomy was not an easy decision for me to make. I am extremely grateful to have had the opportunity to play this character and will miss my fellow cast and crew very much. I continue to wish them the very best, and wholeheartedly thank all of the fans who have supported me and the show with such passion and enthusiasm.”
And Grey’s Anatomy’s creator Shonda Rhimes, also issued a statement about Knight’s exit, “I think I speak for the entire Grey’s Anatomy family when I say we wish T.R. Knight the best in his future endeavors. He is an incredibly talented actor and a person whose strength of character is admired by all of us.”

I’m so sad about this news! George O’Malley will be sorely missed.

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Considering the fact that Grey’s Anatomy just lost original cast member TR Knight as lovable intern George O’Malley, there are a few holes to fill in the (still large) cast. Jessica Capshaw was just promoted to series regular.

Dr. Arizona Roberts will be sticking around now. This doesn’t come as much of a surprise. With Knight’s departure, there was a hole to fill. Shonda Rhimes recently went on record saying, “I love Jessica Capshaw, and when I say love I mean love. She couldn’t be a more wonderful person, and I feel like the chemistry Arizona and Callie have feels like the Meredith and Derek chemistry to me. I find them delightful to watch.”

What do you think? Are you excited that Callie’s girlfriend is sticking around this season?

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Well, as an avid fan of Grey’s Anatomy since day one, I am not surprised that this day has come, but I’m still so sad about it. The rumors are indeed true. TR Knight will not be returning as George O’Malley on Grey’s Anatomy.

We’ve all heard the rumors for most of last season that TR was very unhappy on the show. Insiders whispered that he was disappointed with his lack of screen. We all know about the ridiculousness of the Isaiah Washington incident and things seemed to go south from there. It was rumored that Knight and series creator/writer Shonda Rhimes didn’t get along and that’s why she put his character on the back burner.

As a result, Knight asked to be released from the final three years of his contract. Michael Ausiello at EW revealed today that the deal was finalized in the past day or two and TR has been released from his contract. Ausiello says Knight is mulling a return to Broadway in 2010 in Lend Me A Tenor.

No more George. Knight apparently turned down an offer to appear in 3 episodes next season. Many fans have wondered if the character of George would live on with another actor courtesy of Sloan’s plastic surgery. But Rhimes was quoted as saying that idea is “hilarious and ridiculous.” It looks as though we finally have some closure on this particular rumor mill.

I’m going to sorely miss George.

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