Back in January Grey's Anatomy's on-screen drama turned to on-set drama after Isaiah Washington (Preston Burke) used a homophobic slur when referring to castmate T.R. Knight.
Washington wasn't fired from the hit show though, despite some complaints that he should have been. He opted for the ever-popular-in-Hollywood rehab route instead.
But it still doesn't come as a surprise that his contract option has not been picked up, resulting in a Burke-less next season!
Apparently the homophobic slur scandal was only part of the problem and he's had a history of questionnable on-set behavior - pretty amazing considering the show's only been around two seasons! It's not surprising news, though, considering Washington's response to his firing: "I'm mad as hell and I'm not going to take it anymore."
Doesn't seem like much of a loss to his castmates or the show now that his relationship with Cristina is over.
