“I don’t think we cheated them [but] I do think we teased them,” series creator David Shore admitted last night just prior to taking the stage for a House-centric panel discussion at the Paley Center for Media. “And I apologize for being a tease. But I don’t think we cheated fans because that was a legitimate storyline that made sense. And we will follow up on it.
“It’s not like it didn’t matter,” Shore elaborated. “The fact that House had that hallucination is extremely significant. It was not like he woke up in a shower and all of last year was just a dream. It wasn’t what you might have thought it was going to be, but it was big. That was a glimpse into what House desires.”
Shore’s Housemate, exec producer Katie Jacobs, said that while she understands why some fans felt misled, she insisted that making viewers think the sex was real was imperative to the story. “We could not let [on] that the actual events that he imagined were not real beforehand,” she explained. “The audience needed to experience [House's hallucinations] as though they were real because that is what he did.”
Echoing Shore’s comments, Jacobs said the fake sex will have very real repercussions for Huddy once House is sprung from the asylum (House returns Sept. 21). “I don’t think he hallucinated that scenario with someone he works with and someone he has feelings for in some random way,” she pointed out. “I think that was his mind telling him something, and I think fans can count on that story not being over yet. For me, that was the twist that was most symbolic of how serious his mental illness is. Hearing a voice that manifests itself as Amber is one sort of random thing, but Cuddy is a real person who is still alive and still in his life. It is meaningful, just not in the way that Huddy fans were hoping for.”
It was certainly meaningful to Lisa Edelstein, who didn’t hallucinate making out with Hugh Laurie. “Even though it didn’t happen for real, I got to shoot that scene — and I might get to shoot another later on down the road,” she said with a laugh. Edelstein then delivered this message to Huddy fans: “Stay with me. Give Huddy time. Don’t give up hope.”
Indeed, Shore said he’s “absolutely open” to the possibility of Huddy having actual sex this season. “That’s not to say it will happen or won’t,” he hedged. “We are just starting to work on next season and it is not all decided. But clearly he wants it to happen — at least subconsciously. And I think we know that Cuddy likes him, too.”
Okay, Huddy fans: Are you buyin’ what they’re sellin’? Do you agree that the end justified the means? Sound off below! (Reporting by Carrie Bell)
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I’d rather not have hope. I’d rather “Huddy” go away and never come back.
i understand that people were disappointed, but i personnally loved the whole thing… it was the most romantic think house could ever do. i always took this “tease” as a way for us to be SURE that indeed house didnt just want to get into bed with her… he wants her to want him because he wants her but is afraid because feelings are involved…. as for me, it might sound cheesy, but my hope is getting stronger as time passes…!!!
Don’t. believe. a word.
yippee, more Huddy nonsense next season…. I liked Cuddy better when she wasn’t acting like a 12 year old, and I can’t stand the huddy plotline, it’s been handled like 12 years old too…
So thank you Jacobs and Shore, now I know that I won’t even bother watching the new season.
The huddy shipper can squee all they want, but the one who love the show for what it’s supposed to be, a procedural show around a crabby doc can surely understand where I’m coming from…
Somewhat redeemed. Only started watching House recently (i know i know, very slow of me) and the setup does make sense to me. Probably in the absolute minority here. I agree with Katie, it needed to be believable for team House to move forward into next season. Can’t have a leg/pain/narcotic problem all through the series!
They should apologize for the horrible season, not only for the last stunt they pulled. What a horrible season for this once mighty show.
They really need to go back to basics next season.
http://tvdonewright.com/2009/06/18/as-heard-on-tv-second-chance-by-shinedown/
I, for one, was immensely RELIEVED to find out that the whole thing had been a hallucination.
You know, I’ve had enough with these storylines. Izzie, Booth, House – what is with all the hallucination sex? I’m very disappointed in all the show-runners this season. Get an original idea why don’t you? And from now on, don’t make the fan-favorite couple have sex and take it back by making it a hallucination. I’m looking at you, House and Bones. Commit. Either make the leap with your couple or don’t, but don’t think that this new sort of teasing will make us happy. This is getting annoying. And what do you mean they may or may not have sex for real now? Guys, what are you DOING?
Ugh Huddy is gross, and Lisa Edelstein really needs to back off from the advances towards her married co-star.
I want to know when we’re getting that “season of House and Cameron” that David Shore said would be season 4, aka the strike season. Huddy = JUMPING THE SHARK.
I agree with AJ. I was IMMENSELY relieved that it was all a hallucination. I just don’t understand Huddy.
Why are they sucking up and apolizing to “Huddy” fans” when they have not said anything OR apolizied to Cameron fans and House/Cameron fans? Eh, I’m so glad I’m not in this fandom anymore. Why would I watch a show when the writers are only thinking of ONE part of the audience and ignore the rest??
Wait and see mode. We knew it wouldn’t be going away, freelancer told us a while ago. On the other hans, the bitter ones are at it again. They only fuel the Huddy popularity and don’t even know it.
heh. david shore is a closet romantic. who knew?
Don’t believe a word they say. I trust Lisa more than Shore or Jacobs. Ausiello (and minions), thank you so much for bringing over some Huddy goodness.
I don’t give a crap what everyone else says, cuz this news has just made me the happiest Huddy since the devastation of the May 11th finale. And Lisa Edelstein is amazing (and is NOT advancing on Hugh Laurie, so all you losers, back off!). VIVA LA HUDDY FOREVA!