Katherine Heigl, who played Dr. Izzie Stevens on Grey's Anatomy, recently commented on the unexpected reunion between Izzie and Dr. Alex Karev, criticizing how Alex was written off the show. Despite fan-favorite returns this season, Heigl stated that she is focused on her new show Firefly Lane and is unlikely to return to Grey's Anatomy. She also cleared up rumors of a feud between herself and creator Shonda Rhimes, saying that she apologized for withdrawing from the 2008 Emmy race.