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Kate Walsh back on 'Grey's Anatomy?'

Aug 27, 2008, 09:58 AM | by Lynette Rice

Categories: Grey's Anatomy, Private Practice, TV Biz

Kate Walsh has a big job ahead for fall; she has to help relaunch Private Practice, the much-ballyhooed spinoff of Grey's Anatomy about a beach-based group of randy doctors. But even though her character, Dr. Addison Montgomery, is starting to settle in at the Oceanside Wellness Center (David Sutcliffe guest stars as her boytoy! She asserts herself more around the offices!) she may take another trip back to Seattle Grace sometime in the middle of the season, hints executive producer Shonda Rhimes. "I don't know if it's going to work with the story, and we don't want her to come back for a visit if it doesn't feel important, something only Addison can do," says Rhimes. "But the idea is on the table." This wouldn't be the first homecoming for Walsh's Addison; the comely redhead showed up in a Grey's episode over the spring while Practice was on hiatus.


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ai lin chong Sat, Sep 13, 2008 at 09:55 PM EST

I love addison on greys anatomy. she has class and grace. when she found out derek and meredith broke up she even told meredith off for allowing derek to get away, even addison herself wants mer/der to be together. bring addisoon back and match her with mcsteamy.

Lizzie Tue, Sep 2, 2008 at 08:04 AM EST

I love Addison, but if anything, Shonda should send Mark to LA. It's not as if he does anything on Greys.

Plastic surgeon. LA. Obvious !

monica Tue, Sep 2, 2008 at 12:59 AM EST

No. Simple like that.

Alan Mon, Sep 1, 2008 at 12:49 PM EST

I watched both series last season, but I'm giving Greys up. It has jumped the shark.

Private Practice was a far more enjoyable watch, & doesn't have the annoying characters that Greys has (Izzie, Meredith to name two) or the OTT storylines (resuscitating a deer to name one) !!

I love the whole Private Practice cast too. They seem a very friendly & talented bunch & don't indulge in the squabbles & bitching that the Greys cast is known for. It is sad when the drama off-screen becomes more interesting than the drama on.

grace Sun, Aug 31, 2008 at 10:33 AM EST

I wouldn't mind seeing Addison again. I'd like for her to see Meredith and Derek so in love and happy together. That would be great.

courtney Sun, Aug 31, 2008 at 10:27 AM EST

Grey's Anatomy has a fabolous and talented cast. Kate and Shonda made a choice. They need to stick with it. Grey's fans don't miss her and don't want to see her again. I'd rather have DOC (the dog) back.

Emma Sun, Aug 31, 2008 at 10:06 AM EST

Greys has been crap since Season 2. It needs all the help it can get.

Matt Sun, Aug 31, 2008 at 10:04 AM EST

Kate Walsh is fabulous & uber-talented. I'd watch her anywhere. A true leading lady with that indefinable star quality.

Shonda Rhimes obviously knows so too.

kira Sun, Aug 31, 2008 at 04:02 AM EST

I hope she doesn't come back. She can't bring anything to the show except her stilettos...:)

miranda Sun, Aug 31, 2008 at 03:59 AM EST

I can't wait for the new season of Grey's Anatomy. It's gonna be the best season. Shonda, stop adding characters to the show!

corinne Sun, Aug 31, 2008 at 03:55 AM EST

Who needs Addison?! Have you seen the new Grey's Anatomy promo? It rocks. It gave me chills! Go grey's!

alexis Sun, Aug 31, 2008 at 03:51 AM EST

I've never seen an episode of Private Practice but I heard it's bad. Poor Kate. She doesn't have the talent to be a the leading lady.

Carrie Sat, Aug 30, 2008 at 08:09 PM EST

Addison (Kate Walsh) is a much better character on Private Practice. If you're questioning it at all, watch the episodes and ABC Starter Kits online.
http://abc.go.com/player/?channel=125571

There's no question that I love Grey's, but I love Addison on Private Practice way more!

Pete Sat, Aug 30, 2008 at 12:30 PM EST

I'd watch Addie anywhere, she is one of the best TV characters ever. No surprise they gave her her own show. Kate Walsh pawns all.

Jess Sat, Aug 30, 2008 at 12:28 PM EST

Keira - Addie only appeared last season to help Greys, what benefit did it bring to PP ? None, it was to knock some sense into Greys characters. And from what Shonda says - a visit in Season 5 will again be because of a Greys storyline. That is the show that has to rebound. PP doesn't need huge ratings, it can survive being a quality middle ranking show. Greys needs the advertisers. It is no longer no1 show & Shonda is feeling the heat.

Julie Sat, Aug 30, 2008 at 12:20 PM EST

Yes, it is still that bad Chloe. Although I'd tune in again just to see Kate Walsh *girlcrush no 1* lol.

keira Sat, Aug 30, 2008 at 12:17 PM EST

Grey's doesn't need Kate. Grey's doesn't need her. It's the first show on TV. Got it? Kate and her little show that needs HELP. :)

Chloe Sat, Aug 30, 2008 at 05:09 AM EST

What a compliment to Kate that Shonda needs her on both shows. Is Greys still that bad ?

tracy Fri, Aug 29, 2008 at 06:10 PM EST

Please NO!

katherine Fri, Aug 29, 2008 at 06:00 PM EST

MerDer fans don't see Addison as the enemy. Just like a plot device who served her purpose. If Kate returns to Grey's she'll never be THE STAR. She's better elsewhere.

jenn Fri, Aug 29, 2008 at 05:53 PM EST

NOOOOOO!!!The cast is so talented. We don't need her. I cringed every time I saw her crying. So bad!

Karla Fri, Aug 29, 2008 at 05:12 PM EST

I will follow Kate anywhere. She is *that good* !!!

Helen Fri, Aug 29, 2008 at 04:48 PM EST

Kate left Greys at the right time - it has been s**t since. Shonda wisely kept hold of her which was a good decision. Greys will be left to die for a couple more seasons, & hopefully Shonda can up her game & concentrate solely on PrP (which hasn't had the luxury of one-on-one attention that Greys had in the early days). Certainly the promos looks very encouraging this season. Addie dating should be entertaining, & I love how the show balances the comedy/drama better.

Olivia Fri, Aug 29, 2008 at 04:39 PM EST

Kate Walsh is Superwoman & I love her for it. Addie is by far the best Greys character created & that is mainly due to La Walsh's portrayal, as Shonda has created her for.

The only people who don't like Addie are the immature mer/der fans who still see Addison as the enemy & fail to separate fiction from reality. Very sad really !

Addie's appeared on Greys last season to help Greys. It did not benefit her own show. It got good reviews for Greys which has been slated since Season 3. Shonda knows the power of Addie.

nessa Fri, Aug 29, 2008 at 04:35 PM EST

Marissa - what low ratings ? It DIDN'T get low ratings, that is the whole point, it was the HIGHEST rated new show. Can you not read ? Like Gary says, it's ratings were higher than Heroes & Ugly Betty last season. The show is doing fine, it's Greys that has lost 25% of its viewers. PrP doesn't need Greys ratings, it is Greys that needs to keep its advertisers. I'd rather watch a quality show like PrP, than dumbed-down teenage angst for the masses like GA (which was slated at the beginning too - & Meredith still is the most annoying TV character created).

Kate is popular & talented. You may not think so, but it's true. Why else is she in demand lol. Shonda needs her for both shows, she is shooting movies, ad campaigns. She is one talented lady, & the rare combination of an actress who can do both high drama & comedy. More power to her.

tets Fri, Aug 29, 2008 at 12:01 PM EST

NO! Enough of her already!

marissa Fri, Aug 29, 2008 at 09:24 AM EST

If Kate is so popular then why PP was getting low ratings?

louise Fri, Aug 29, 2008 at 09:22 AM EST

Jealous? Of what? I've never seen an actress with so much exposure and so little talent. Private Practice was slowly dying and critics hated it. Grey's is still one of the HIT show on television. I think Kate needs more Greys' Anatomy than Grey's needs her.

Gary Fri, Aug 29, 2008 at 07:02 AM EST

Some people are so jealous ! Kate Walsh was one of the standouts on Greys (Sandra Oh is another), & vastly superior to the weak Pompeo who can't even manage an Emmy nomination despite all the screentime.

Private Practice was the highest rated drama last season, so was doing well - certainly better than Ugly Betty, Heroes etc.

Shonda wanted her back on Greys is an indication of how popular Kate Walsh is, & how Greys is running out of ideas fast !

Vegas Fri, Aug 29, 2008 at 05:37 AM EST

I loved Addison on Grey's! I think Private Practice bombed last season. They should just put that show out of its misery and put Addison back on Grey's! Love ya, Kate W!

faith Fri, Aug 29, 2008 at 01:15 AM EST

Please NO! I don't her but I find her character so annoying. And she's not that great as drama actress. She's good at the comedy stuff. That's it. Kate Walsh wants to be a star and she can't become one if she stays on Grey's. There's no place for her. Ellen Pompeo (amazing actress) and Patrick Dempsey are the leads. The main couple. It's all about MerDer. Enough with Addison. Or Finn. Or stupid nurses.

jack Thu, Aug 28, 2008 at 10:38 PM EST

Please no! I do not want to waste my time on another episode of Greys. But of course if Kate Walsh came back for an episode I would suffer through another hour of the Pomp's bad acting for my Kate.I just wish Shonda would look at the wonderful cast she has in Private Practice and write for them.All she cares about is the overheralded Mer/Der.Personally, I wish Tim Daly would do a Wings remake or something.He could reprise his role as Joe.Kate Walsh could be Helen. Paul Adelstein would make a great Lowell. Amy Brennaman could be the flight attendent. Ah, I am rambling, but it would be cool.

erika Thu, Aug 28, 2008 at 04:12 PM EST

I hate her.

Jerry Thu, Aug 28, 2008 at 04:00 PM EST

Love Love Love Addison, the more of her the better.

dawn Thu, Aug 28, 2008 at 03:40 PM EST

NO. Thank you. Grey's was getting better. We don't miss her.

caroline Thu, Aug 28, 2008 at 03:29 PM EST

I don't care if she's incredible or not. I just don't find her character appealing. Sorry. I'm glad she has her show. There's no need for her to come back. No one mentions her. Never.

liz m Thu, Aug 28, 2008 at 03:22 PM EST

Kate Walsh is so much better than all of you hater think! Not only is she an AMAZING actress, but she was soo good on Grey's! Think ab it like this- Addie left at the end of the 3rd season, and how was the 4th season compared to all of the others? It was still amazing don't get me wrong- but it wasn't as amazing. Kate Walsh is soooo incredible and she does stuff besides actung too! She's spoken for Planned Parenthood, now she's supporting the future president of the united states, plus she's hilarious! So all of you people that want to say mean stuff about her, get a life and find something positive to say instead of putting someone down who's does a better job acting than any of you people i'm sure- bc SHE's ON TV- on HER OWN SHOW!

betsy Thu, Aug 28, 2008 at 03:22 PM EST

Kate was chosen because she hadn't a purpose on the show. NOT ANYMORE. Her show is dying...I hope she doesn't come back later. Grey's still rocks!

Laura Thu, Aug 28, 2008 at 03:18 PM EST

Kate Walsh is far too fabulous for either show, but at least Private Practice has more mileage in it. Greys is dying fast.

lol @ Alexandra. Kate was chosen to have her own show out of all the Greys cast & Shonda wants her to guest again !! I don't call that bad, I call that popular & talented. She is a better leading lady than Greys own irritating Meredeath.

alexandra Thu, Aug 28, 2008 at 03:13 PM EST

Bad actress for a bad show. Keep her away from Grey's.

Janet Thu, Aug 28, 2008 at 11:42 AM EST

I only watch Private Practice (can't stand the whiny lead character on Greys), so I don't want Addison to go back there as I would have to follow. I'm very excited to see Addison's relationship with the SWAT guy develop. I think it is a great show & has the most talented cast on TV, & I love all the characters which is rare.

Ruth Thu, Aug 28, 2008 at 11:35 AM EST

I love Addie, but I only want her to pay a quick visit to Greys if completely necessary, & if it doesn't take her away from PrP episodes.

I disagree bostonbean. I found Mer/Der the most contrived relationship on primetime TV, but then they cater for the teenage audience that Greys attracts.

By contrast Addie/Pete are starting with a friendship. There is none of the musical beds on PrP. The characters on PrP are adults & behave like them.

Anyone who dismisses Addie as a whiny character obviously hasn't watched beyond the first few episodes, when she was adjusting to a new life - as would be expected. I know character development is a new concept to anyone who follows Greys, but it does happen lol.

John Thu, Aug 28, 2008 at 11:21 AM EST

I don't want to see Addie back in the land of the emotionally-stunted teenies. She has her new life in LA with friends & a boyfriend. Leave the teenagers in Seattle & the adults in LA.

If Shonda is that stuck for Greys ideas, she should send one of that bloated cast to LA - preferably one of the least annoying ones like Callie (actually that is the only character that isn't annoying !)

bostonbean Thu, Aug 28, 2008 at 11:19 AM EST

The Addison on Grey's is completely different than the on on PP. And so I will welcome any of her visits. She is just too whiny on PP. Other than Cooper and Violet, I have no interest in the characters on PP. And Tim Daly's character is a terrible love interest for Addison. Contrived is the word!

Thu, Aug 28, 2008 at 10:16 AM EST

Kate Walsh is in High Demand. She has her own show. They want her to do guest appearances on GA. She just filmed a movie in May with Dennis Quad and Paul Bettany. She has new Cadilac commercials coming out. Good for her, she is a talented gorgeous actresss.

Lauren Thu, Aug 28, 2008 at 10:08 AM EST

No! I don't won't any of the Grey's ugly retards on PP. I hate them all. Leave Addison on her own show where she is happy.

Eric Thu, Aug 28, 2008 at 05:25 AM EST

Addison is best left in LA. They don't need her to come on GA because she has already said her good-byes and she isn't even the same Addison that people fell in love with on GA. Also, it's not like she'll bring in ratings for GA. Last season the ratings went down the episode she was in, LOL. PP though would likely benefit if they were to have some GA characters show up for an episode and PP is the one that needs ratings since it's been off the air for such a long time, the ratings it did have were going down each week and most critics hated the show. So, I really, really hope Addison stays in LA and never comes back to Seattle where life has moved since she left and 'Malibu Beach Barbie' Addison doesn't even fit in anymore.

marie Thu, Aug 28, 2008 at 04:57 AM EST

Addie was my fav Greys character & the one of the best actresses the show was lucky to have, & her guesting last season certainly fired up the show, as agreed by critics everywhere.

But I love her on Private Practice & will be pissed if it interferes with her show. So a visit should only happen if really necessary.

As others have said, it would make more sense for Callie or Mark to visit Addie in LA.

NO Thu, Aug 28, 2008 at 04:55 AM EST

NO,NO,NO,NO,NO,NO, NOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!

Paul Thu, Aug 28, 2008 at 04:53 AM EST

This will only benefit Greys, as last season's Addie visit did. It was the best episode of the season critic-wise.

Shonda is clearly running out of storylines for GA.

Lilo Thu, Aug 28, 2008 at 02:28 AM EST

All the hope I had for next season has just evaporated... Addison visting AGAIN?? I was hoping this season would show some movement for the characters: no more Mer-Der triangles or stupid nurses, Cristina finding someone new, more on Alex.. so the news about them using the same stunts over and over again makes me think Shonda has lost her inspiration.

wal Thu, Aug 28, 2008 at 01:45 AM EST

They should stop to put this **** on Greys again. I can't stand Addison. Is PrP so bad?

jessica Thu, Aug 28, 2008 at 01:20 AM EST

It is clearly a ratings stunt. And a very bad one. Kate Walsh is NOT a big name.

markus Thu, Aug 28, 2008 at 12:11 AM EST

ENOUGH OH HER ALREADY....

She moved to another show for a reason.
We don't need her back on Grey's. Keep her where she is ...

Yogi72 Wed, Aug 27, 2008 at 09:42 PM EST

Addison's return last season was overhyped as it is. Like Mary said, send Torres or another character to Cali for a visit. Leave Addison where she is.

Shannon Wed, Aug 27, 2008 at 09:42 PM EST

Yesssssssssssssssssss!!!

graeme Wed, Aug 27, 2008 at 08:10 PM EST

well when addison returned it was the best episode of the season. Walsh returning seemed to wake everyone up from the director to the writers to the cast, and it had energy like the show hasn't seen since season 2.

jen Wed, Aug 27, 2008 at 06:06 PM EST

NOOOO! We don't need another character on the show. Shonda, keep her where she is.

grace Wed, Aug 27, 2008 at 05:54 PM EST

When Addison came back last year she was in what I thought was one of the worst episodes of Grey's Anatomy. The ratings went down even more.Keep her where she belongs: LA.

peaches Wed, Aug 27, 2008 at 05:22 PM EST

When Addison came back last year she was in what I thought was one of the only really great episodes of GA and PP stinks so why not just bring her back full time.

KWlover Wed, Aug 27, 2008 at 04:44 PM EST

I love Addison on PP. I dont want to watch GA.

ellen Wed, Aug 27, 2008 at 04:32 PM EST

NO THANK YOU! We had ebough of her.

JonahBonah26 Wed, Aug 27, 2008 at 04:23 PM EST

i want her to come back! She was much better on Grey's than she is on PP. Take a look at how good she was
http://abc.go.com/player/?channel=125571

reese Wed, Aug 27, 2008 at 04:10 PM EST

I don't really want her to come back, it is just another ploy.

rose Wed, Aug 27, 2008 at 04:07 PM EST

Hmmm? I wouldn't mind I guess so long as it's not a-all about Addison'-kind of thing.

lauren Wed, Aug 27, 2008 at 04:06 PM EST

Grey's doesn't need her!Her episode was really bad. Time wasted.

karen Wed, Aug 27, 2008 at 04:03 PM EST

I want to see her on Greys. At the MerDer wedding.

mary Wed, Aug 27, 2008 at 04:03 PM EST

I think Shonda has realised that Addie was a vital ingredient to the Greys chemistry that is sorely lacking. Hahn is no substitute.

For Kate's sake & Private Practice's, I hope Addie stays put.

Send Alex, Callie, Mark etc to LA for a visit.

I Love Addie Wed, Aug 27, 2008 at 04:01 PM EST

Stop trying to tempt me back to Greys Shonda. It ain't going to work !

janet Wed, Aug 27, 2008 at 04:00 PM EST

WTF? I was so happy whe she went away.

Naomi Wed, Aug 27, 2008 at 03:57 PM EST

Greys must be running out of ideas if they can only bring back old characters. Addie, Denny. Who next Burke ? I hope Addie stays on Private Practice - her show shouldn't suffer from Shonda's whims.

tracy Wed, Aug 27, 2008 at 03:52 PM EST

I hope she doesn't come back. We had enough plot devices (Finn, Ava, Rose...)

Karla Wed, Aug 27, 2008 at 03:51 PM EST

It is simple Tony. Private Practice fans don't want Addie wasted on the crap that is Greys. She has her own show for good reason.

daria Wed, Aug 27, 2008 at 03:49 PM EST

Addie was hands down the best Greys character, but I'm glad she now has her own show & doesn't have to share the screentime with 10000 others.

tony Wed, Aug 27, 2008 at 03:47 PM EST

Addie doesn't want to come back? Good. Greys fans don't want her.It's simple.

LaLa Land Wed, Aug 27, 2008 at 03:45 PM EST

lol - well said Sandra. I agree :)
Addie doesn't want to go back to the loony bin.

P.S. Please can we have some info on the new season of Private Practice, & not just random spew from Shonda's mouth.

hillary Wed, Aug 27, 2008 at 03:40 PM EST

I don't watch Private Practice. Please don't let her come back. She's so annoying.

JJ Wed, Aug 27, 2008 at 03:38 PM EST

What a way to endear yourself to the Private Practice cast Shonda. Well done *rolls eyes*

gary Wed, Aug 27, 2008 at 03:36 PM EST

Kate Walsh needs a show like Mary-Louise Parker has in Weeds. She is too talented for these soap operas.

Julie Wed, Aug 27, 2008 at 03:35 PM EST

It would make more sense for someone from Seattle to go to LA.

Maybe they are setting up Mark to follow Addie to LA ?? Who knows.

Addie/Mark were certainly the hottest couple on Greys, but as usual, the potential was squandered.

Lindsey Wed, Aug 27, 2008 at 03:33 PM EST

I have lost all respect for Shonda Rhimes. Kate Walsh, the cast of Private Practice, and even the cast of Grey's should all just up and quit. Shonda only cares about herself.

maddie Wed, Aug 27, 2008 at 03:32 PM EST

It really makes no sense too me. IMO, Addison had her closure on GA. She told the chief to hire someone to replace her. I don't really want any crossover, but I would rather Callie come down for a visit than have Addison going back to GA.

Sandra Wed, Aug 27, 2008 at 03:31 PM EST

Hell no. Addie - chain yourself to your HotCop & stay in the sunshine.

Anyone that willingly goes back to the rainy hellhole is certifiable.

giselle Wed, Aug 27, 2008 at 03:30 PM EST

Shonda went totally crazy.I can only imagine how contrived it will be if it really happenes. But I hope that it doesn't.

Hannah Wed, Aug 27, 2008 at 03:29 PM EST

I bet Kate Walsh is annoyed if this is true. She is too classy to say anything but she didn't sound too enthralled at having to go back to Seattle last season. The visit was totally worthless to Addie & Private Practice, & I doubt it will even be mentioned in Season 2.

bonnie Wed, Aug 27, 2008 at 03:28 PM EST

Urgh, I hope this doesn't happen.

valery Wed, Aug 27, 2008 at 03:23 PM EST

She has no business left on Greys.

Emily Wed, Aug 27, 2008 at 03:23 PM EST

Addison was my fav character on GA but I dont want her to go back. I love her on Private Practice. Shonda should concentrate on her story in LA and not make up stuff for her in Seattle.

Pedro Wed, Aug 27, 2008 at 03:22 PM EST

Poor Kate being shifted from pillar to post. She deserves better than this treatment by Ms Rhimes. At least she's in demand I suppose.

Jane Wed, Aug 27, 2008 at 03:19 PM EST

Nope, Addie needs to stay on her show that IMO is better than Greys. I don't want to have to watch a single episode of Greys again.

alena Wed, Aug 27, 2008 at 03:18 PM EST

Oh no, WTF?

Lisa Wed, Aug 27, 2008 at 03:17 PM EST

What kind of crack is Shonda on?

Wed, Aug 27, 2008 at 03:15 PM EST

Shonda should be fired from GA and PP. Success has gone to her head.

molly Wed, Aug 27, 2008 at 03:05 PM EST

Ugh, I hope not.

melissa Wed, Aug 27, 2008 at 03:04 PM EST

Otherwise until Meredith is pregnant and the baby needs the in utero surgery that only Addison can perform - she needs to stay in LA.

kate Wed, Aug 27, 2008 at 03:02 PM EST

I don't want to see her again on Grey's! She's gone.

Neil Wed, Aug 27, 2008 at 02:41 PM EST

Kate Walsh is far too good for both Greys & Private Practice.

I hope in the future someone casts her in a show to showcase her talents. She is a very gifted comedienne who can also balance the high drama.

Until then, Private Practice has more mileage than Greys, & with a smaller talented cast of pros.


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