New Cast Member Added to Grey's Anatomy Filed under ( Chyler Leigh, Grey's Anatomy, Isaiah Washington )

Chyler Leigh has been added as a full-time staffer at Seattle Grace. She has made brief appearances as Meredith's half-sister, but reps at ABC Studios have confirmed that she is now going to be a series regular with the start of the new Fall season. Guess they had a little slush fund money leftover with the permanent departure of Isaiah Washington.

You might recognize the North Carolina native from appearances on That 80's Show, The Practice and Reunion.

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Isaiah Washington Ousted from Grey's Anatomy Filed under ( Grey's Anatomy, Isaiah Washington, Shonda Rhimes )

Where there's smoke, there's fire. Ever since actor Isaiah Washington mouthed off more than once, there have been rumors swirling that his time on ABC's hit medical drama Grey's Anatomy was limited. Turns out, the rumors were right.

An ABC Studios spokesperson confirmed yesterday that the actor's contract option has not been picked up.

Washington's rep, Howard Bragman, confirmed the news, saying that the show's executive producer Shonda Rhimes told him earlier yesterday that he was not being invited back to the show. In a statement, Washington, referencing the iconic line from Network, said, "I'm mad as hell and I'm not going to take it anymore."

Alrighty then.

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