Here are a few items from E! Online's Kristin Dos Santos this morning, concerning the rumored departure of T.R. Knight. It's still not confirmed, but appears likely ...

Q: Is our George really leaving Grey's Anatomy? As a Gizzie and George fan, I hope not.

A: The latest I've heard from insiders is that yes, T.R. Knight did ask to get out of his contract, and so far, no final decision or details have been reached, but it is likely he we will go. However, you should know that according to ABC sources, T.R. is not the first Grey's Anatomy cast member to ask out of a contract. There have been at least two others in recent years. Any guesses?

Q: Got any more scoop on T.R. leaving Grey's Anatomy?

A: When asked whether T.R. is leaving, Eric Dane tells us: "I don't know how true that is, but if it were, it would certainly be a loss. I don't think there's any truth to that until I'm told otherwise." I'm told that pretty much the entire cast and crew is being kept in the dark as to what is really going on. Still, T.R. Knight remains close friends with Katherine Heigl. They were spotted having dinner Thursday at BLVD 16 with Katherine's hubby, Josh Kelley, and her mom Nancy.

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