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McDreamy Feud: Behind the Scenes

TMZ has the inside dirt on a feud between Patrick Dempsey and Isaiah Washington that bubbled over on the "Grey's Anatomy" set this week.
Isaiah Washington and Patrick Dempsey
According to the NY Daily News' Rush & Molloy, Washington said "some disgusting things" and got in Dempsey's face. The National Enquirer kicked it up a notch, reporting that Washington had shoved Dempsey and choked him.

Now TMZ has new details on the dust up. We're told by sources on the ABC lot where the show is taped that production was abruptly halted yesterday. One spy says Dempsey and co-star Ellen Pompeo went to the commissary and were seen "whispering" for a while, and then Dempsey went outside and sat by himself.

One of Washington's friends tells a TMZ spy that the relationship between Isaiah and Patrick is "tense." The friend went on to say that Washington thinks Dempsey's "nice guy image is a bit of an act."

It appears execs on "Grey's" don't have a quick fix in mind. Show creator Shondra Rhimes was seen wandering around the lot during the time production was stopped.



Tags: Isaiah Washington, IsaiahWashington, Patrick Dempsey, PatrickDempsey

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46. I will only comment because I am bored AND STRESSED the hell out!!!!.....

Washington is stellar! I enjoy watching him because he has such conviction about himself. As far as the issue at hand we don't know what the hell is going on! But get this, anyone that has a job to go to will know that there is always, and I mean always strife in the work place. There are people at work that we can't stand to hear speak. Not only that we tense up when they walk in the door. (get this... I've been this person too) It pays to have money though, money that most of us don't have, because these people on T.V. are already rich! Furthermore they have a therapist on their sets to resolve any issues. Most of us don't have this luxury in the work place. Hell, some of us don't even have a work place!

Posted at 11:19PM on Oct 11th 2006 by Lisa

47. uh, none of you are going to have to worry much longer as to whether or not this feud should get any worse. the wheels have already been put into motion by the writers to kill off washington's character in a car accident. apparently those who are the primary investors for this show (i.e., those who front the money) do not want to court disaster by allowing this feud to escalate and therefore damage the reputation of this series. if there has to be collateral damage, then it best not be the title character for obvious reasons (i.e., the demise of the show). how do i know all this? i work on the set and keep my eyes and ears open and my mouth shut... something some actors should try also.

Posted at 11:29PM on Oct 11th 2006 by anonymous

48. Two punk ass bitches slapping each other, who cares just nobody better harm one hair on the head of SANDRA OH, lest there be hell to pay!

Posted at 1:11AM on Oct 12th 2006 by Sandra Oh my di*k is hard!

49. #44
If that is in fact true, there is no justice for the Black man in Hollywood

Posted at 1:13AM on Oct 12th 2006 by Uncle Remus

50. Isaiah is an ass who hates white people. He is an uneducated fool (what prestigious university???) who thinks he is better than everyone else. He is loud, obnoxious and hateful. He is one of the last people who deserve success.

Posted at 1:31AM on Oct 12th 2006 by johnson

51. I LOVE OMALLEY, MCDREAMY, BURKE!!! I LOVE THEM ALL SO SHUT UP!!!!!!!!! i dont care if they fight, Dempsey and Washington are probably even hotter all hott and bothered! And george is the shit, no matter how much of a lil "bitch" he is! And Finn....YACK! he is disgusting!!! I would choose McSteamy over his lil vet ass any day. strawberry ice cream my ass! Anyways "thats all I have to say bout dat". "SERIOUSLY"!!! The only characters I have controversy with on the show are Callie and Alex...AXE EM!!!!

Posted at 12:11AM on Oct 13th 2006 by Booger Butt

52. Dude...black guys can't fight one-on-one, they can only gang bang. If no weapons are used, Dempsey takes it.

Posted at 6:12PM on Oct 12th 2006 by Corey

53. Sorry, but I LOVE Patrick Dempsey, and would quit watching if he ever left the show. I like Washington, too, but Dempsey makes my day!!! We all could use a little "McDreamy" in our lives.

Posted at 8:25AM on Oct 12th 2006 by Teresa

54. #14 I don't believe Patrick Dempsey was on Saved by the Bell. At least his bio doesn't list being on it anyway. In any case I like both actors but there would be no Grey's Anatomy if McDreamy left. Too much tension for such a good show. Everybody needs to RELAX!

Posted at 8:35AM on Oct 12th 2006 by Tina

55. Well,
The show is a hit. Why two grown men have to let ego's get in the way of their jobs with foolish schoolyard rivalry is just plain stupid! They should both take a step back and reflect that they are part of a very big show and the HUMAN RACE!!
Now play nice, act like men, and have a great season!!

Posted at 8:38AM on Oct 12th 2006 by Kathleen

56. I REALLY DON'T CARE, GET A LIFE AND STOP WORRING ABOUT WHAT'S GOING ON IN HOLLYWOOD

Posted at 8:39AM on Oct 12th 2006 by Virginia

57. I know how to solve the problem-the show should create a story line with a love story between Washington and Dempsey and they can kiss and make up!

Posted at 9:16AM on Oct 12th 2006 by So Sad

58. Isn't it typical for a black man to get physical! Yes, I'm all for Patrick Dempsey. I wouldn't be watching the show if not for him.

Posted at 9:31AM on Oct 12th 2006 by Karen Manchester

59. # 55 -- what a moronic comment -- like white men are less likely to get physical?

Let's not forget that the creator of this show, Shonda Grimes, is BLACK

Posted at 9:50AM on Oct 12th 2006 by Anatomy Lover :)

60. En Mexico el programa esta gustando cada vez mas, lastima que ahora solo son repeticiones las que pasan por Sony entertainment, de cualquier manera Dempsey se me hace guapisimo y su rol en la historia esta lleno de suspenso, al igual que Washington, solo me parece que este esta un poco resagado

Posted at 9:58AM on Oct 12th 2006 by Laura

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