Executives at ABC are calling Grey’s Anatomy star, Isaiah Washington’s use of the word “faggot” unacceptable and said in a statement on Thursday that the issue is being “addressed.”

“We have a long standing policy to create and maintain respectful workplaces for all our employees,” the network said in a statement to TV Guide. “We dealt with the original situation in October, and thought the issue resolved. Therefore, we are greatly dismayed that Mr. Washington chose to use such inappropriate language at the Golden Globes, language that he himself deemed ‘unfortunate’ in his previous public apology. We take this situation very seriously. His actions are unacceptable and are being addressed.”

That’s celebrity speak for “We are looking for a way to fire his ass.” This comes just as a petition is circulating the Internet to have “Dr. Burke” fired.

This isn’t Isaiah’s first run in with co-stars. The actor was accused of aggressively kissing an actress on the former Showtime family drama “Soul Food” when he guest-starred on the series. Executive Producer Tracey Edmounds had I.W “removed.”