Update: T.R. Knight is looking to get out of his "Grey's Anatomy" scrubs, contract

Yesterday we mentioned a blog rumor from an unnamed source within the Grey's Anatomy compound that out actor T.R. Knight was unhappy with his recent storylines and had requested to be released from his contract.

Last evening Entertainment Tonight took a momentary break from reporting on Donny and Marie Osmond's bowel movements to report that a rep from the show had issued a rather unconvincing and vaguely-worded denial.

Now alpha gossip gay Michael Ausiello is reporting that while Knight is still reporting to work, he has requested that the show release him from his contract and that they are planning on doing so. He also adds that Knight is not the actor mentioned in his recent "who is Grey's looking to fire?" blind item...

On the one hand, this sucks. Knight has been through the mill on that set and it's a bummer to see one of the few out leading men on television leaving the role that launched his career. I mean, first Eric Millegan (Bones), now Knight?! I hope that together they're secretly building an island populated entirely by puppy-dog-eyed gay cuties.

But on the other hand, Grey's is, in the eyes of many, a sinking ship at this point, so maybe it's best for Knight to get while the getting is good. Either way, we'll be watching closely to see what he does next!