So did Isaiah Washington really utter homophobic slurs when he scuffled with Patrick Dempsey on the set of Grey's Anatomy? Well, he's not saying exactly, but today he's definitely apologizing for something.

"I sincerely regret my actions and the unfortunate use of words during the recent incident on-set. Both are beneath my own personal standards," he says in a statement released to People magazine and then sent our way. "I have nothing but respect for my coworkers... and have apologized personally to everyone involved."

Tvgasm readers know that earlier this month, spies at Prospect Studios revealed that Washington had a hissy fit over actors arriving late to the set, and reportedly called someone a "bitch' and a "faggot." Ten days later, as rumours flew, costar TR Knight announced he is gay.

One benefit of Washington's apology: