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Did "Grey's" Brawl Force Knight Out of the Closet?

T.R. Knight"Grey's Anatomy" star T.R. Knight told PEOPLE exclusively that he is gay. But was this coming out of his own free will, or as a result of the much-hyped fight between "Grey's" stars Isaiah Washington and Patrick Dempsey?

PEOPLE released a statement from Knight today that said, "While I prefer to keep my personal life private, I hope the fact that I'm gay isn't the most interesting part of me."

But the National Enquirer may have tipped us off to the story when they reported that during the fight between Washington and Dempsey, Washington yelled, "I'm not your little faggot like (name deleted)."

The Enquirer said they withheld the name of the co-star Washington mentioned "because of the extreme nature of the slur."

Does Knight's disclosure confirm the Enquirer's story?

Calls to Washington's reps were not immediately returned.



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31. What people say or do is a reflection of themselves. If Washington did, in fact, say ugly things about any of his castmates, he needs to be put in serious check. There are many actors standing ready to replace him and he certainly won't be missed. Actors are a dime a dozen. If what has been reported is true, Washington is not setting a good example for his children, nor for those who aspire to grow up to be like him.

Posted at 6:26PM on Oct 19th 2006 by Sharon

32. "I'm not your little faggot like (name deleted)."

Does he mean Dempsey is dating T.R ?

Posted at 6:38PM on Oct 19th 2006 by What a loser

33. I simply cannot imagine a grown man like Isiah, making GOOD money as a TV star, acting like that toward someone who was probably nothing but nice to him -- and THEN reportedly manhandling someone else. Huh? Have we time-warped back to middle school?

Posted at 6:41PM on Oct 19th 2006 by FrogLevel

34. And, as has been noted, can you imagine how Isiah would have reacted if someone called HIM a slur? This is so juvenile -- he needs to make serious, sincere, public amends or get the boot, quick. I am not gay myself, but his behavior is TOTALLY unacceptable. BTW, the subject shouldn't have even come up -- not his business.

Posted at 6:47PM on Oct 19th 2006 by FrogLevel

35. yeah i agree with DC-- as more gay people come out of the closet, the stimga lessens and it becomes not as big of a deal. Good for Mr. Knight. As far as Washington goes, he needs to work out his issues and treat people with respect.

Posted at 1:33PM on Oct 20th 2006 by peace pipe

36. I wear underwear with holes cut out for me penis; especially when I'm sitting at the table on the view.

Underwear so white
They are mens this I do know
I make rhymes for things

Posted at 3:05PM on Oct 20th 2006 by Rosie Mc Donalds.

37. FIRE THAT BIGOT WASHINGTON-I WILL NO LONGER WATCH GREYS ANATOMY IF THIS A**HOLE IS STILL ON IT. WHAT WOULD HE HAVE DONE IF SOMEONE USED A SLUR AGAINST HIM? ISAIAH WASHINGTON IS AN A**HOLE, A JERK,A HOMOPHOB WHO IS SCARED ABOUT HIS OWN MASCULANITY .HES NOTHING BUT A SMALL DICK A**HOLE.

Posted at 7:06PM on Oct 19th 2006 by SALLY

38. Some actions go beyond unprofessional and become simply unforgiveable. I hope the producers have enough guts to cut Washington loose.

Posted at 6:58PM on Oct 19th 2006 by Orphie

39. And, BTW, Isiah should have arrested for assault. Any of us would have been, you can bet.

Posted at 7:05PM on Oct 19th 2006 by FrogLevel

40. Congrats T.R. Admire your courage!

Posted at 7:29PM on Oct 19th 2006 by Jimmy

41. Washington was in the Air Force prior to acting. So a lot of what he learned in the military was brought to his current job. We all have baggage that we drag into personal and professional relationships. Like the majority of human beings, his character is flawed. Dempsey will not file assault charges against Washington because it would hold up production and that's very costly. That's why their reps want to put a lid on the pot and allow it to simmer 'til the flame burns out. What we all need to learn how to do is be considerate and respect the personal lives of others. "Grey's Anatomy" remains one of the best shows shot out of Hollywood.

Posted at 8:06PM on Oct 19th 2006 by SB OF HOLLYWOOD

42. Good for you T.R.. Its time we stop hiding the truth and live the moment.

Sorry something so sad had to help you come out, but good for you. I will be a big fan of George now!

Washington should be fired. Like many others have said, If someone had said something about his race in a negative manor, then they would want the same.

Posted at 8:21PM on Oct 19th 2006 by Ray

43. Has the world gone Homosexual? Where has all the straight people in Hollywood gone? The Opposite Sexual Partners turned them all out into Homosexuals? Look at the insults defending Homosexuality and calling Washington Names. Some people believe anything Tabloids say which means they are living in a Screwed up Dream World anyway. There appears to be so many Alley dwellers they know who goes to the alleys? What were they doing there to see others there? Peeping or participating? Name Calling places them in the same Class as the Pervert. We need to wake up because God has nothing to do with or without Homosexuality, And if you're a grown person and discovered you are much more comfortable with the same SEX then you NEED more Help than you realize. A couple is a Man and Woman.

Posted at 8:29PM on Oct 19th 2006 by Linda

44. That's pretty bad for Isaiah to say such a thing!!! Shoe on other foot.....Knight would be crusified if he said , you know what!!!! What an a@@hole!!!

Posted at 8:25PM on Oct 19th 2006 by Not4U2C

45. #40 -- My grandfather, father, mother, brother, stepson, and 2 cousins have all been -- or are currently in -- the Air Force, Navy, and/or Marine Corps. None of them ever attacked or choked anyone later in life because of it.

Posted at 8:27PM on Oct 19th 2006 by FrogLevel

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