Usmagazine.com has learned that the actress just received word from ABC inviting her back to the show next season.

Heigl’s rep tells Us, “Katherine has received a formal pick up notice and is still hopeful that ABC will show her the same respect that they have shown for her co-stars.”

In March, Heigl, 28, reportedly bailed out on contract negotiations after the actress found herself in a deadlock with producers over a salary dispute.

When reports of the failed talks hit the press, the network responded with a statement saying:

“Katherine is an integral part of Grey’s Anatomy and its success. Fortunately, we have a long term contract to ensure she’ll be with the show for several years to come.”

“In recognition of her tremendous talent and value to the show, we recently approached Katherine with an offer to raise her compensation significantly above the terms of her current contract. We were surprised to see this gesture reported negatively in the press, and want to reassure fans that she will continue as Izzie Stevens.”

Heigl bristled at ABC’s decision to release a public statement and issued a response of her own saying that she was “embarrassed that this has become a public matter and disappointed that [ABC's production unit] Touchstone felt it necessary to divulge private employment information.”

She continued: “I had hoped I would be able to deal with this issue confidentially with my bosses. I dropped out of the renegotiation simply because I wanted to treat myself with the respect I was not getting from them. No matter how unhappy I am about their decision to respond to this publicly, I continue to be passionate about and committed to this character.”

Source: US magazine

Pompeo, 37, touched on Katherine Heigl’s summer movie success and Grey’s storylines for next year, but the good stuff came when Seacrest asked her about Washington and T.R. Knight’s fates.

From interview:

On Isaiah Washington’s departure:
“I got a call late last night from my lawyer…and I woke up this morning and saw it…that’s really all I know. I really can’t comment on my reaction.”

On whether she knew anything in advance:
“No. They’re very secretive about things, for obvious reasons. I guess actors have big mouths. So I didn’t really know what would happen, if anything. It’s not really my business…You just have to roll with the punches.”

On word that T.R. Knight has signed a contract to return:
“I certainly hope so. It’s such an ensemble. The show works, I think, because all of us have such great chemistry together.”

Source: US magazine