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Question: There’s speculation that Izzie cheats on Alex on Grey’s Anatomy. Is it true? —Molly
Ausiello: No, but the newlyweds will be dealt a major blow at the end of next week’s episode (the best of the season, IMHO). In fact, the crisis is so big that Izzie disappears for roughly five non-consecutive episodes. BTW, even though I knew Katherine Heigl’s mini-hiatus was coming, Izzie’s exit was no less powerful or emotional. And man, Heigl knocks it out of the park. She can be a real handful (see: Emmygate, 17-hour workdaygate, etc) but girlfriend delivers when it’s called for.
Question: When will Ellen Pompeo’s maternity leave from Grey’s Anatomy kick in on screen? —Zaiver
Ausiello: Unlike Izzie, Meredith isn’t going anywhere — although we’ll begin to see less of her (literally and figuratively) after this week’s episode. And her diminished screen time will make perfect sense given what happens tonight.
Question: Anything good on Grey’s — specifically Callie and Arizona? —Chandler
Ausiello: The aforementioned Oct. 15 episode is a big one for these two, but mostly for Callie. Hector Elizondo is back as her gay-fearing dad and this time he’s brought backup!
Question: If you ignore my request for some good Smallville scoop, I will have lost all faith in this world. It’s shaping up to be its best season yet, and you have barely covered it at all! —Jordan
Ausiello: Oliver will meet the bad guy version of the Green Arrow (a.k.a. the Dark Archer) in episode 10. Now stop your whining.
Question: Is there any chance of something happening between Pete and Addison this season of Private Practice? —Katie
Ausiello: Yes, but it’s about a .0001 percent chance. I think the show is fully vested in Pete-Violet from here on out. But don’t feel too badly for Addie. She won’t be alone for much longer.
Question: Please tell me that Tom Welling and Erica Durance are not the subject of your Love and War blind item. —Adam
Ausiello: Tom Welling and Erica Durance are not the subject of my Love and War blind item.
Question: When will Elena find out Stefan is a vampire on The Vampire Diaries? —Mike
Ausiello: No comment. In other news, trust me when I say you do not want to miss tonight’s episode.
Question: I am loving The Vampire Diaries! Can we please have a spoiler? —Kelsey
Ausiello: Next week’s episode is even better than this week’s, according to the show’s unbiased boss, Kevin Williamson. “We’ll meet Katherine and learn the backstory,” he reveals. “We get to see what Damon and Stefan’s relationship was like in the 1800s and where it all went wrong. We see how the triangle got created, and how they became vampires. It’s a big episode.”
Question: I am so sick of all the House scoop. Can you please give us something on FlashForward? —Cam
Ausiello: Battlestar Galactica crossover alert! BSG director Michael Nankin has been recruited to helm two upcoming (and consecutive) episodes!
Question: Wasn’t Dominic Monaghan supposed to appear in the second FlashForward episode? What’s the deal exactly? —Frenchy
Ausiello: The exact deal is that he’ll turn up briefly next week.
Question: Are you traveling to Austin in the next few weeks? If so, you should let us know! —Neka
Ausiello: As a matter of fact, I’m coming to town next week to visit a friend. Maybe you’ve heard of her. Acts a little. Pretty good, come to think of it. Name’s Connie Britton. Oh, you do know her? She’ll like that. Anyhow, since I’ve never been to this particular Aus’ hole, she’s going to be acting as my tour guide/bodyguard. Maybe she’ll even tag along when (and if) I visit one local Aushole at home. But whose place should it be? Any ideas?
Question: I am dying for some Veronica Mars movie news. I can’t let it go —Haimee
Ausiello: Neither can Kristen Bell. We caught up with her Monday night at the premiere of Couples Retreat and she told us that despite Warner Bros’ reluctance to give the project a green light, “I have not lost faith. And the fact that people keep talking about it and making it a trending topic on Twitter helps keep the dream alive… I know Rob [Thomas] has ideas and I would love to get the chance to be Veronica Mars again. I am keeping my fingers crossed and am pushing as much as I can to get it done.”
Question: What can you tell us about the possible relationship between Puck and Quinn on Glee now that he’s been confirmed as her baby daddy? —Caroline
Ausiello: I can tell you that those waters will be tested in episode 11.
Question: Glee is kinda like potato chips. You can’t stop with one chip. Or one spoiler. Can I have another? —Bree
Ausiello: What kind of chips are we talking about? If it’s Lay’s baked barbecue, count me in. On the Glee front, Puck and Rachel will soon discover that they have something in common — other than wanting to see Quinn and Finn broken up.
Question: Greek info please!!! —Hannah
Ausiello: Why do you people insist on screaming your questions. I’m not deaf. If you promise to simmer yourself I’ll tell you that Greek is introducing its own version of McDreamy, only this one’s a lawyer, not a doctor. His name’s Joel and he’s described as super-cute and in his 30s. He worked for years with Rebecca’s dad on the Hill and he’s now a local campaign manager for a congressman.
Question: Got any Heroes spoilers for me? —Val
Ausiello: In this Monday’s episode, Peter starts to hear (and see) sweet music when he falls for Deanne Bray’s super-synesthetic deaf girl. They even play a cute duet on piano. Sadly, Peter’s romantic pursuits are cut short when an old friend in desperate need of his nursing skills visits him.
Question: Any CSI: Miami scoop? —Kim
Ausiello: NYPD Blue’s Henry Simmons guest stars this November as a husband and father whose wife and two children are in a serious car crash.
Question: The Ugly Betty premiere was pushed back a week (to Oct. 16). I can’t take all of this waiting! Would you be kind enough to tide me and the rest of the frustrated fans over with some scoop? —Lucy
Ausiello: If I didn’t know better I’d say Daniel was getting a new love interest named Denise since producers are casting the role of a late 30s early 40s-female who is funny, aggressive, Pilates-bodied, and power-suited. Oh, and her name? Denise! (See how I brought the answer full circle?)
Question: I love Drop Dead Diva and was wondering if Fred is gone permanently this time. —Nicole
Ausiello: A DDD source assures me that not only is Jane’s wayward angel returning for season 2, but we’ll see him a lot more regularly.
Question: Anything else you can tell us about episode 10 of House? —Andrea
Ausiello: It airs Dec. 7 and, based on what I’m hearing, Robert Sean Leonard may want to start writing his Emmy acceptance speech now.
Question: On House, what’s going on with Taub and Thirteen? Are they off the show? —Rich
Ausiello: My House mole reports that both Olivia Wilde and Peter Jacobson’s trailers have not been emptied out, so I’m going to go with no.
Question: Does Chase’s killing of this week’s dictator have anything to do with Cameron leaving House? —Stephanie
Ausiello: Most definitely.
Question: What can you tell me about J.J. Abrams’ new NBC spy series? —Keith
Ausiello: I can tell you that despite reports to the contrary, it is not a drama. “The truth is, it’s more of a comedy with drama and action than a straight drama,” says Abrams of the project, which revolves around a married couple who moonlight as secret agents. “It’s certainly sweeter and more fun in tone than Alias was.”
Question: I’m confused about something on How I Met Your Mother. Last season, it was revealed that Ted’s future wife was a student of his at the university. But in the season premiere, we found out that Ted was teaching in the wrong classroom. Is the Mother in the old/wrong classroom or the new/correct one? —Mandy
Ausiello: The old one. “She’s not in the class he teaches week-to-week,” confirms exec producer Craig Thomas, “but she’s super close by.”
Question: So, inquiring minds want to know: Is Rachel Bilson the mother on HIMYM? —Jeremy
Ausiello: Look for exclusive details about Bilson’s character in the new issue of Entertainment Weekly (on sale Friday). In the meantime, Craig Thomas — who once again promises that episode 100 will feature “some pretty exciting stuff on the mother front” — says he and fellow exec producer Carter Bays are “big fans” of the former O.C. star. “She’s charming and great and we’re [excited] for her to come into such a big episode.”
Question: There’s a spoiler going around that Barney and Robin are over in episode 8 of HIMYM. It’s not the end already, is it? We’ve waited so long for this — it can’t be over already. – Vanessa
Ausiello: I’m going to toss this one to Craig Thomas: “I don’t want to comment too much on if or when they break up, but I will say that we’re having a lot of fun with them as a charmingly dysfunctional couple in the first half of the season.”
Question: Fringe is getting better and better! Any scoop? —Danai
Ausiello: With Olivia and Company closing in, and his shape-shifting body starting to break down, Charlie-from-another-universe gets desperate next week. Meanwhile, Olivia’s piecemeal flashbacks are start to ring a, ahem, Bell. And here’s something for Peter-Olivia ’shippers: There’s a cute scene where they discuss sci-fi movies — specifically (and appropriately) Invasion of the Body Snatchers.
Question: Are you going to narrow down the list of Gossip Girl threesome possibilities? —Sharon
Ausiello: Yes, but not here. It wouldn’t be appropriate. I’ll do so in the new issue of Entertainment Weekly, on sale Friday.
Question: I know you won’t tell us who is going to partake in the threesome on Gossip Girl, so I won’t even bother asking. I just want to know if it’s a dream or if it’s real. —Fernanda
Ausiello: Oh, it’s real.
Question: I would love some (good) news about Chuck and Blair from Gossip Girl! —Lisa
Ausiello: It doesn’t get much better than this: They’re still together and (relatively) happy through at least episode 11.
Question: I read somewhere that Saving Grace was canceled. I hope it’s not true because I love that show. —Tammy
Ausiello: Sorry, but it’s true. The final episodes air next summer. According to Holly Hunter, it makes sense for the show to bow out now. “Grace has lived this incredibly intense and explosive existence that, for me, was never meant to go on and on,” she says. “The series is going to end in a very exciting, provocative way.”
Question: Word on the street is that Julie Bowen might be returning to Lost. Can you confirm? Deny? Cryptic statement of ambiguity? —Lelia
Ausiello: Bowen tackles that exact question in the latest episode of Ausiello TV.
Question: Please tell me your Love and War blind item does not pertain to Ed Westwick and Leighton Meester? That would totally ruin Gossip Girl for me! —Whitney
Ausiello: It’s not them either. Okay, this marks the end of the Love and War eliminations. You’re on your own now!
Question: I have a mad crush on Gabriel Byrne. When is In Treatment coming back? —Tara
Ausiello: Negotiations to bring the show back for a third season are taking place as we speak.
Question: Got any more Supernatural scoop for episode 8? —Ivan
Ausiello: Ever wonder what would happen if Sam and Dean got trapped inside an episode of Grey’s Anatomy? You’ll find out in episode 8! (Move over McSteamy, make way for McSexy!)
That’s a wrap! Please send questions/comments/anonymous tips to ausielloscoop@ew.com. Thanks for playing! (Additional reporting by Keith Staskiewicz and Carrie Bell)
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Why do you hate NCIS?
I don’t think many 15 year old girls like NCIS and let’s face it. Ausiello is, basically, a 15 year old girl in a male body.
Chappel, LMAO!! XD
So true, he’s also kinda pretty, well, prettier than that Annie dude.
I’m fourteen and a half. I have many friends who are fifteen. And we love it.
dont be hating on ausiello. you get mad at him for not giving spoilers on shows that you like but he doesnt (and FYI he does give NCIS info sometimes), but if you were in his position im sure that you would do the same thing.
im fourteen and im dying for some ncis scoop of some sort. so much is going onn! agh;P help!
Where is NCIS? Or Bones? Two biggies you missed this week, Aus. I’m expecting juicy info next week!
That’s what I want to know? No NCIS on here Ausiello I’m disappointed in you.
There hasn’t been decent NCIS scoop in weeks! Get on it, Ausiello!
Am I only the only one who loves that he hates NCIS and his disdain for certain shows?
No recaps, rare coverage overall, (although we did get some great Brennan scoops before the season opener, for which I thank thee)for a show that is in the top 5 every week? Where is the love guys? How can you NOT love Abby, McGeek, and espcially Gibbs? Come on Ausiello, throw us some crumbs at least…PLEASE…
Doesn’t it seem more likely that Aus just doesn’t have a spy (or at least, not a good one) at NCIS? Somebody has to give up the info, he doesn’t pick it up by ESP.
The reason we don’t hear anthing about NCIS, the number one show on TV, is everyone reading here must be under the age of 25 – the hard core viewers, and I am definitely one (ever hear them mentioned at Emmy Time? – not on your life) are mostly mature adults. Two of the best damned actors on TV are Weatherly and Parette. Most exciting and talented ensemble cast on televison. Also, most scandal free group of actors – ever read anything about them in the National Inquirer or bloggers like Perez Hilton? Boring, right? Nope, just regular folks like you and me! Except a hell of lot more talented. Here’s to ya NCIS – long may you persue military justice!!
dude i agree totally with everything you just said.
Im a 15 yr old girl and I love ncis haha
Ok I have completely no idea who the blind item is now
It’s Omar Epps and Olivia Wilde from House. I promise.
Agreed.
I never really thought about them. But, huh, I think I agree with you.
they are not in a torrid affair…. it’s Brie and Karl
I think it’s Brie and Karl, too.
Hmm my first guess with the “old friend” visiting Peter would be Hiro, since he’s, you know, dying and it would make sense. But could it be Mohinder finally appearing this season?
it said nursing skills so I doubt it. Ausiello had me at Peter hearing and seeing sweet music with Emma I’m a music lover myself so you’ll have to forgive me if I gush a little:) I find that so romantic
how long until the blind item is revealed? we should give you a deadline. this blind item feels like its been going on forevah!
They usually don’t get revealed
They usually reveal themselves over the natural course of time.
PLEASE COME VISIT THE UT CAMPUS!!!
That would be amaaazzzinnggg =]
Thanks for Smallville and Supernatural. Best shows ever!
I knew the blind item wasn’t going to be Erica and Tom, they obviously adore each other. There’s too much chemistry there to fake it plus they don’t strike me as the prima donna type.
Errrr, Michael, you DO know that NCIS is the number one show in the ratings now and that it is 5 million viewers ahead of Grey’s, don’t you? Just saying…
I don’t know a single person that watches it IRL, though. Just saying….
Do you ask? or assume?
I do.
I watch it every week. It’s a can’t miss for me, along with Bones, Glee, and Fringe
Now that I’ve started watching (I’m a USA reruns convert) I’ve come to realize everybody I know was already watching it. It’s a little disturbing. LOL
Not only do I watch it faithfully each week, and record it, but I have all seasons on DVD as well.
There’s never too much NCIS. (Oh, and I watch the reruns on USA, too, when I get a chance.) Hmm, maybe I like the show too much…
Nah!
Yeah I was a USA rerun convert too. Love that show now, it’s the only one I can’t miss! : )
The blind item has to Bree and Karl – only couple that makes sense…
That’s been my guess, as well.
Same!! I think it’s them.
I can’t wait for the Rachel/Puck hookup on “Glee”.It has to happen to get Rachel and Finn together eventually.
Is it wrong that when I read this my mind flipped to Real World San Francisco?! Haha. Wow, I’m getting old!
That’s funny cause I did the same thing!
Where does it say that they hook up?
Nah, I’m calling it now: the thing they have in common is a biological mother.
Idina Menzel, please!
Idina’s too young to be the mother, but OMG she would be GREAT on that show.
Okay, I’m totally bummed that you called this before I did, Kevin. Nancy: She’s probably a teeny bit young IRL, but surely the makeup department could take care of that… and it would certainly explain where Rachel and Puck got their musical talent!
She would be amazing! Lea Michele reminds me of her so much!
Idina Menzel is 38 years old. That is definitely old enough to have given birth to a daughter that is high school age. Bring her in!
I hope you’re right. I’d like Rachel’s dads to be on the show, but it would be great for her to meet her mother too.
I don’t think that’s going to happen, because I think the thing they have in common is their MOTHER. There is a bit of a resemblance there, no? (And I’m still rooting for Rachel’s biomom — and Puck’s mom, maybe — to be played by Idina Menzel.)
I’m really depressed about this Barney and Robin news.
I e-mailed Ausiello and asked him to rule out Grey’s Sandra Oh and Kevin McKidd as the blind item couple. He didn’t, so I consider that a bad sign.
If you really are a fan, you’d stop stirring needless controversy about Sandra and Kevin. Just shut up about it already.
I’m sure one of the many people who emailed him that didn’t get a negative as the blind couple, so I wouldn’t really worry about it anymore. I doubt we’re ever gonna find out.
Oh Kristin Bell, I love you!
I’m so happy to hear she’s still fighting for Veronica Mars.
i know! but what else can the fans do? i will do whatever to get the vm movie.
Thanks for the Supernatural and Smallville scoop! Especially excited for Olliver to meet “Dark Archer” . And for crossing some couples off the list of potential fueders.
I’m not looking forward to the Pompeo-less episodes. The last 2 episodes have felt weird with so little of her.
Me neither but at least there is little of her. It could be worse: we could be stuck with five Izzie-centric episodes but thankfully it isn’t going to happen either.
I have the opposing view – less Pompeo is good – less Heigl is a disaster.
Have to agree with Kelly. Give me less Pompeo and more Heigl anyday. At least Heigl can act.
Me three. I can’t think of another show where the lead is one of the weakest actresses.
NCIS and Bones PLEASE.