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ABC executive says Katherine Heigl is staying with 'Grey's Anatomy'
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More from TelevisionKatherine Heigl is sticking with "Grey's Anatomy" despite voicing displeasure about last season's script quality, the network's programming chief said.
Heigl's comments raised speculation that she might want to leave the ABC medical drama — rumors that ABC Entertainment President Stephen McPherson sought to dispel.
"She's absolutely staying with the show. There's an unbelievable story line for her this year, which is really central to everything that's going to go on this season," he said at a meeting last week of the Television Critics Association.
He noted that Heigl won an Emmy Award for her role as Dr. Izzie Stevens for the previous season, then defended the popular series.
"It's unfortunate when there's any kind of turmoil on a show ... I think it's a beautifully written, beautifully acted, beautifully produced show," he said.
A spokeswoman for Heigl said the actress had no comment.
— The Associated Press
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