After months of speculation, Katherine Heigl officially announced to Entertainment Weekly that she will not be returning to Grey's Anatomy--ever. I don't think anyone is really surprised by this information, as Dr. Izzie Stevens has been practically non-existent this season. With all the tabloid drama over the years involving and/or caused by the increasingly popular actress, I wouldn't be surprised if the producers are breathing a sigh of relief at her departure. As a Grey's fan though, I do feel the tiniest hint of betrayal, and definite disappointment. Izzie was a major character on this show for five years. Despite her many controversial comments (think Emmys and public complaints about long work days), there was a time when I only watched this show because of her. For this character to get an ambiguous, Dr. Hahn-esque send-off is an insult to the memory of this once-beloved character, and really demonstrates what has happened to the show that I once watched so religiously. I don't know whether to be mad at Heigl or the writers, but I do feel bad for the character of Izzie, whose personality was so completely changed this season that it will forever leave a bad taste in my mouth. Similar to Isaiah Washington's abrupt exit, I guess we will be forced to live without closure for the emotional and normally endearing character of Dr. Isobel Stevens. At least George got a funeral.
How do you feel about Katherine Heigl's exit from Grey's Anatomy? Feel free to share any of your favorite Izzie moments from over the years!
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