The softy in the pack, loveable intern George O’Malley is dependable, has a great bedside manner and makes relating to difficult patients look easy. But his sweet nature and lack of masculine assertiveness also makes him the joker of the pack.

And when T.R. Knight is picked as the first intern to perform in surgery, he chokes in the worst possible way. A lack of confidence and unsteady hands lead to disaster, earning him the nickname: “007 – License to kill.” If he wants to survive his training he must earn respect and prove that he has got what it takes.

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.