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Here's more on the fight last week

For McDreamy, it's nearly lights out

They almost needed some real doctors on the set of "Grey's Anatomy" this week, according to sources who say stars Isaiah Washington and Patrick Dempsey got into a violent brawl.

Our spy at the production corroborated a National Enquirer report that a long-simmering feud boiled over on Monday when Washington (Dr. Preston) attacked Dempsey (Dr. Shepherd).

The donnybrook is said to have erupted at L.A.'s Prospect Studios when Washington, 43, and Dempsey, 40, started arguing over cast members being late for a scene.

According to The Enquirer's source, the unscripted drama played out like this:

"What are we waiting on?" said Isaiah.

"Not me," said Patrick. "I'm always ready."

"At that point," said the source, "Isaiah said something mean to T.R. Knight" (who plays mild-mannered Dr. George O'Malley).

"That's when Patrick told Isaiah, 'Pick on somebody your own size.'

"Well, that did it. Isaiah became enraged and grabbed Patrick by the throat and shoved him back a few feet.

"Dr. McDreamy [Dempsey's nickname]almost landed in McDreamland."

When Knight demanded that the pair break it up, the source says, "Isaiah called him a bitch. Isaiah stormed off to his trailer to cool off, while Patrick and T.R. stood there in disbelief.

"The director and producers got involved, and a meeting was organized with the network execs."

Washington came back to the set, and the actors finished their scene, but feelings are still said to be raw, with neither actor offering an apology.

"Isaiah is a theater-trained actor who can't stand the whole McDreamy magazine-cover-boy furor over Patrick," says the source.

Our source denied Washington choked Dempsey, but confirmed, "Isaiah said some disgusting things. He was in Patrick's face. I think Isaiah has issues. There's an underlying jealousy. But it's not Patrick's fault. They've put a lot of pressure on him by making him the face of the show. Patrick never asked for it, but he promotes the show whole-heartedly."

Enquirer editor David Perel told us "the sourcing on this story is rock-solid."

Dempsey's spokeswoman said, "There was an argument on set. In any close-knit family, sometimes people argue. But everybody made up and went back to work."

Our calls to an ABC spokesman and publicist for Washington weren't returned.

Let's be glad there weren't any scalpels lying around.

I have a feeling Washington will exit the show before season's end.

Good. I can't stand his character, and apparently, the actor's not much better.

"McDreamy almost ended up in McDreamland." I don't excuse Isaiah's actions, but as an African American I can understand his frustation at all the attention being put on McDreamy and McSteamy. Its already hard enough for African Americans to make it in hollywood and get any kind of recognition really. But on the other hand McDreamy has been an sex symbol since he was a teenager, so the playing field was never even.

Good for him. And that ex-gay guy at work...really IS gay after all.

I was fine with just being friends until we had that horrible fight last week. And he's still mad at me for using him to make goth guy jealous.

I think it's great when people like TR Knight can be honest with themselves and other people. Dishonesty doesn't just hurt you. It hurts everyone else in your life as well. Plans are made, lives are rearranged, and hearts are broken when people hide the truth.

Just my honest opinion.

"McDreamy almost ended up in McDreamland." I don't excuse Isaiah's actions, but as an African American I can understand his frustation at all the attention being put on McDreamy and McSteamy. Its already hard enough for African Americans to make it in hollywood and get any kind of recognition really. But on the other hand McDreamy has been an sex symbol since he was a teenager, so the playing field was never even.

I don't really see how being African American has anything to do with it. There are like 8 other white actors on the show not getting any attention. He's a supporting actor on a t.v. show. Dempsey is a lead. What does he want!?

It should also be noted that Sandra Oh, an Asian and Canadian, is one of the biggest stars on the show. Then you have The Unit which is headed up by a black character played by Dennis Haysbert who also played the hugely popular David Palmer on 24 along with his fierce wife Sherry.

Just because Isiah Washington isn't as popular as the other Grey's studs doesn't mean there aren't a ton of other popular black actors out there. If anyone needs to be complaining about a lack of representation it's the Asians, Middle Eastern and gay people.

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It should also be noted that Sandra Oh, an Asian and Canadian, is one of the biggest stars on the show. Then you have The Unit which is headed up by a black character played by Dennis Haysbert who also played the hugely popular David Palmer on 24 along with his fierce wife Sherry.

Just because Isiah Washington isn't as popular as the other Grey's studs doesn't mean there aren't a ton of other popular black actors out there. If anyone needs to be complaining about a lack of representation it's the Asians, Middle Eastern and gay people.

ditto, plus the shows creator and head writer is an African American woman.

I don't really see how being African American has anything to do with it. There are like 8 other white actors on the show not getting any attention. He's a supporting actor on a t.v. show. Dempsey is a lead. What does he want!?

I think he sees himself as a lead also. Maybe thats the problem?

ditto, plus the shows creator and head writer is an African American woman.

I know, I saw her on Oprah. I just wish all races were on the same scale with popularity and recognition, that day probably will never happen, but a girl can dream.

It doesn't matter, the fight is not a question of black or white, or even the race of these men.

Isiah Washington has no right to speak to anyone the way he did and he has no right to take violent physical action against Dempsy. I say he should either be suspended or lose his job. It is what would happen in the real world, after all.

It doesn't matter, the fight is not a question of black or white, or even the race of these men.

Isiah Washington has no right to speak to anyone the way he did and he has no right to take violent physical action against Dempsy. I say he should either be suspended or lose his job. It is what would happen in the real world, after all.

I want to make it clear, I don't excuse what he did. He should be suspended.imo

I'm just shocked that TRK is gay. NEVER saw that coming. Wow.

Washington should be suspended for a bit, there is NO way he should get away with this scott free.

Hopefully they can overcome this because I love Dr. Burke and like Washington on Grey's.

The self preserving person I am wouldn't allow myself to get into [!@#$%^&*] with my show and my bosses while my show is doing a storyline about my character not being able to operate ... way to easy to write me out

I thought T.R. Knight was a friend of Dorothy way back

when he did a photo shoot/interview for a cover story for TV Guide with 'Dr. Bailey'.

I remember the clothes he wore...No breeder would have worn what he did.

So I wonder if other gay actors will grow a pair and follow in his gay foot steps?

I never got why being out=career suicide.

Gay people are everywhere in every work place...It's not a big deal.

So who should come out next?

So who should come out next?

Isaiah Washington (you know what they say about guys who make homophobic remarks )