In the Globes press room, Washington said, "No, I did not call T.R. a faggot. Never happened, never happened." This statement led fellow "Grey's" star, Katherine Heigl to say to "Access Hollywood," "I'm going to be really honest right now, [Isaiah] needs to just not speak in public. Period. I'm sorry, that did not need to be said, I'm not okay with it."

The tension between castmates grew even clearer when Knight, who confirmed that he is gay shortly after the news of the original fight spread, went on the Ellen DeGeneres show on Wednesday. In regards to the fight, T.R. said, "He referred to me as a faggot…Everyone heard it." When Ellen asked about Isaiah's comment in the Globes press room, T.R. responded, "Yeah, he denied that he said it…I don't know what to say…really about that."

Facing pressure from gay and lesbian groups like Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD), ABC issued a statement about Washington's continued use of the derogatory term. The statement read, ""We have a long standing policy to create and maintain respectful workplaces for all our employees. We dealt with the original situation in October, and thought the issue resolved. Therefore, we are greatly dismayed that Mr. Washington chose to use such inappropriate language at the Golden Globes, language that he himself deemed 'unfortunate' in his previous public apology. We take this situation very seriously. His actions are unacceptable and are being addressed."

Responding to the public outcry over his actions, Washington finally issued his own statement. It reads, "I apologize to T.R., my colleagues, the fans of the show and especially the lesbian and gay community for using a word that is unacceptable in any context or circumstance. By repeating the word Monday night, I marred what should have been a perfect night for everyone who works on "Grey's Anatomy." I can neither defend nor explain my behavior. I can also no longer deny to myself that there are issues I obviously need to examine within my own soul, and I've asked for help. I know the power of words, especially those that demean. I realize that by using one filled with disrespect, I have hurt more than T.R. and my colleagues. With one word, I've hurt everyone who has struggled for the respect so many of us take for granted. I welcome the chance to meet with leaders of the gay and lesbian community to apologize in person and to talk about what I can do to heal the wounds I've opened. T.R.'s courage throughout this entire episode speaks to his tremendous character. I hold his talent, and T.R. as a person, in high esteem. I know a mere apology will not end this, and I intend to let my future actions prove my sincerity."

The president of GLAAD, Neil Giuliano, said Thursday that Washington, "has scheduled a meeting with us for early next week, and we look forward to exploring opportunities for moving forward together and healing some of the wounds of the past four months." Time will tell if the meeting and the apology will be enough to keep Washington employed.