🌟Actors Isaiah Washington and T.R. Knight left amid controversy and backstage tension.
🎭Kate Walsh left to star in the Grey's Anatomy spin-off, Private Practice.
💔T.R. Knight's character, George O'Malley, was written off the show due to lack of screen time.
🏆Katherine Heigl's departure followed public criticism of the show and her decision to withdraw from Emmy consideration.
💔Sandra Oh wanted to explore new creative opportunities and emotionally let go of her character.
Why did Isaiah Washington leave Grey's Anatomy?
—Washington used a homophobic slur during an argument with co-star Patrick Dempsey, leading to his dismissal from the show.
Why did Kate Walsh leave Grey's Anatomy?
—Walsh left to star in Grey's Anatomy spin-off, Private Practice, where she continued to play her character, Addison Montgomery.
Why did T.R. Knight leave Grey's Anatomy?
—Knight's character, George O'Malley, received less screen time and communication breakdown with show creator Shonda Rhimes led to his decision to leave.
What was the controversy surrounding Katherine Heigl's departure?
—Heigl withdrew from Emmy consideration, citing a lack of material for her character. Her comments angered network executives.
Why did Sandra Oh leave Grey's Anatomy?
—Oh felt creatively fulfilled after 10 seasons and wanted to emotionally let go of her character, Cristina Yang.
00:00Grey's Anatomy, one of longest-running scripted primetime TV shows, has gained a reputation for killing or writing off main characters during major episodes.
00:17Isaiah Washington left Grey's Anatomy after using a homophobic slur during an argument with co-star Patrick Dempsey.
01:09Kate Walsh left to star in the Grey's Anatomy spin-off, Private Practice.
02:03T.R. Knight left due to a breakdown of communication and a decrease in screen time for his character, George O'Malley.
02:47Katherine Heigl withdrew from Emmy consideration, citing a lack of material for her character.
03:42Sandra Oh left Grey's Anatomy after 10 seasons to explore new creative opportunities and emotionally let go of her character, Cristina Yang.
