scoop: Katherine Heigl, TR Knight leaving Grey's Anatomy!

Katherine Heigl and TR Knight are definitely leaving Grey's Anatomy, the hit medical drama that was instrumental in making these two actors famous. This was confirmed by one of their co-stars in a recent ambush interview in Los Angeles. After months of rumors and speculation, inside information and "anonymous sources", it looks like the two actors from Grey's Anatomy are on their way out.

James Pickens, who plays DR. Richard Webber on the show, spilled the beans during a recent appearance at the NAACP Image Awards in Beverly Hills saying that Katherine Heigl is leaving Grey's Anatomy

for good. When reporters asked him about it, this was what he had to say, "Yes, she is. Wherever Katherine goes, I wish her nothing but the best." Apparently, Heigl is leaving to pursue other projects in the industry. This followed months of speculation that she is leaving after her refusal to put her name in for Emmy consideration and the time she has devoted more time to producing a film version of Carolyn Jessop's book Escape.

With regards to TR Knight, Pickens also confirmed his departure. "He's going too," Pickens continued. "He just wanted to pursue other career paths." This follows rumors that Knight has been asking producers to let him out of his contract. According to reports, Knight complains to Katherine Heigl a lot during taping and thinks his continued presence brings down the energy on the set.

No official word yet from the producers or writers of the show about these revelations from James Pickens. Although his word may be considered reliable, it will not be official until the creators of the series make an official announcement. Let's wait and see.