Jun 8 2007Isaiah Washington fired for hating gay people

A rep for Isaiah Washington has confirmed that Isaiah has officially been fired from Grey's Anatomy and won't be returning next season. This all comes after Washington called castmate T.R. Knight a faggot. He later apologized, checked into rehab, met with gay leaders, and released a PSA condemning the use of hate speech, but I guess his overpowering hate of gay people won out. There's an important lesson to be learned from all this, and it's to always look both ways before crossing the street. No wait, I mean drink your milk. Keep your hands at ten and two? What the hell were we talking about again?

Jan 19 2007Isaiah Washington apologizes for hating gay people

In response to a statement issued by ABC expressing their disapproval, Isaiah Washington has issued a formal apology for calling T.R. Knight a "faggot" and then using the word "faggot" again at the Golden Globes. He says:

"I apologize to T.R., my colleagues, the fans of the show and especially the lesbian and gay community for using a word that is unacceptable in any context or circumstance. By repeating the word Monday night, I marred what should have been a perfect night for everyone who works on Grey's Anatomy. I can neither defend nor explain my behavior. I can also no longer deny to myself that there are issues I obviously need to examine within my own soul, and I've asked for help.

I know the power of words, especially those that demean. I realize that by using one filled with disrespect I have hurt more than T.R. and my colleagues. With one word, I've hurt everyone who has struggled for the respect so many of us take for granted. I welcome the chance to meet with leaders of the gay and lesbian community to apologize in person and to talk about what I can do to heal the wounds I've opened.

T.R.'s courage throughout this entire episode speaks to his tremendous character. I hold his talent, and T.R. as a person, in high esteem. I know a mere apology will not end this, and I intend to let my future actions prove my sincerity."

I didn't even know who these guys were until two days ago so I'm not gonna start pretending like I care. This is probably the last time either of them appears on the site unless one of them turns out to be Dracula or something.

Jan 17 2007T.R. Knight says things on Ellen

T.R. Knight went on Ellen today and confirmed that Isaiah Washington called him a "faggot." Previous reports said that he did, but in the Golden Globes pressroom Washington denied it ever happened, and then went on to tell Access Hollywood: "There is no way I could do anything so vile, and so horrible, not only to a castmate, but to a fellow human being. It did not happen."

So there it is, Isaiah Washington is a liar and a bigot, and T.R. Knight is a, well, a gay guy. If you're like me and don't watch Grey's Anatomy then you don't even know who these guys are. But don't let that get in the way of you enjoying an awkward conversation between two gay people using the word "faggot" and praying to God nobody in the audience giggles.