The Insider has learned that McDreamy, McSteamy and McVet are about to get some competition from another studly character.

That's right, a new hunk is joining the cast of Grey’s Anatomy in January. Although the character’s name is Ronald, he’ll be referred to by women on the popular nighttime soap as "McDonald."

McDonald sports bright red hair and a pale complexion, and will be hired by Dr. Webber as Seattle Grace's newest cardio-thoracic surgeon. He will give McDreamy and McSteamy a run for their money, but primarily because of his sense of humor.

"McDonald isn’t traditionally good looking, but he’s really funny and he’s great with kids, which are very sexy qualities to a lot of women," said creator Shonda Rhimes. "McSteamy and McDreamy will dismiss Ronald as a ‘clown’ at first, but they’ll soon learn he’s serious competition for the attention of the women at Grace Hospital."

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