People.com reports that the star, who plays intern Dr George O’Malley on the show, has asked producers to write him out of the hit US medical series.

A source close to the situation says it is likely the actor’s request will be granted, although reports that T.R. had walked off set and already cleaned out his dressing room are not accurate, according to the star’s representative.

“He has been there every day,” said the spokesperson. “He was at a table read yesterday. He hasn’t said goodbye to anyone.”

People speculates that T.R. – real name Theodore Raymond – wants out of the show due to his character receiving little screen time this season.

“It’s time to move on,” the source said. “It just feels like this is the right time to go.”

ABC, the network who makes the show, had no comment.