Katherine Heigl could be killed off Grey's Anatomy next season, a well-placed source tells Us Weekly in its latest issue.
The idea came after Heigl, 29, withdrew herself from Emmy contention, saying that she didn’t feel she was “given the material this season to warrant an Emmy nomination.”
In response to Heigl’s griping, staffers are considering giving her character, Dr. Izzie Stevens, a brain tumor.
“[Producer] Shonda [Rhimes] and the writers are pissed at her,” the source tells Us. “It’s their way of screwing with her. She won’t know whether she’s going to live or die.”
Still, there’s good news for fans sad to see Izzie suffer: newly single Jeffrey Dean Morgan will reprise his role as hunky patient Denny Duquette, whom Izzie will see in visions brought on by the tumor.
And a second source thinks the story arc, ironically, may not be a bad thing for Heigl: “If her character does get a brain tumor, she’ll probably get an Emmy!”
A rep for ABC tells Us, “We can confirm that [Morgan] will be back, but we are not releasing any further details.”
At Wednesday's Television Critics Association’s annual fall preview, ABC entertainment president Stephen McPherson insisted Heigl is "absolutely staying with the show. There's an unbelievable storyline this season."
The show returns September 25 with a two-hour premiere.
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I think this is a good thing b/c I loved the Denny character and the way it was written for the 2 of them was just phenominal! Even this past season when she "felt" his presence that time - it gave me chills. It was my favorite storyline on this show and I am glad they are finding a way to bring it back and give it some new life. That's my opinion...I enjoyed the 2 of them more than I do Derek & Meredith. I know a while back there was talk about Denny having a twin but they didn't do that unfortunately.
Posted by: katiesbeach Date posted: Mon Jul 21 7:08:20 2008
Message: I don't know why everyone is putting down KH. The actress that plays Meredith is so full of herself that it isn't even funny. She always has to talk in that 'sex kitten' voice, and I know she does it on purpose. And her eyes always looked 'glazed over' like she's on her way to getting drunk. Is that what turns on a man? I'd rather see a woman doctor be strong and confident. And by the way, her relationship with Dr. McDreamy is NOT all that. I have a better relationship with my husband!
Posted by: SpellingAddict Date posted: Sat Jul 19 0:40:53 2008
Message: Excuse me, but ... you're seriously discussing something in US Magazine, where they're quoting a couple of their famous "well-placed sources"?? Ha ha ha ha ha
Posted by: lisa3 Date posted: Fri Jul 18 19:37:23 2008
Message: LOL, I think they should get rid of the character. Maybe not kill her, but write her off the show. The actress ought to be gracious and keep her mouth shut instead of whining. Does she think that public complaints will endear her to TPTB? She sounds like a problem to work with, frankly. If she wants better writing, she should try using a nicer approach.
Posted by: Bertha Date posted: Fri Jul 18 19:24:09 2008
Message: They may just be shooting themselves in the foot. I also agree that Izzy did not have any good material last season.
I was so hoping they would get rid of KH! I have hated the Izzy character since season 2. Izzy these days is incredibly annoying, and KH's display of ego is equally off-putting. If they do get rid of her I may watch on a regular basis again. I hope she spends 1/3 of the season in a coma.
Of course, they probably will not make her die and she will probably win an Emmy, then once again I will have to curse Emmy voters.
