Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images, Bryan Bedder/Getty Images, James Devaney/Getty ImagesWhich characters are doing dirty deeds behind closed doors on Gossip Girl?
Anyone hoping it's Chuck and Blair? (Yeah, us too.)
Well, read on for exclusive scoop on that, plus life-or-death news on Thirteen on House and Susan on Desperate Housewives...
Kelly in Manhattan: What's the next shocker coming up on Gossip Girl in the new year?
There's a storyline coming that's so dirty, even Jessica Szohr was surprised about it: "They can do that?" If it's above and beyond what we've seen so far, it must be good. Head for the spoilers section to find out!
Melissa in Shropshire, U.K.: Give me House goodies!
Check the spoiler section for a couple of treats, but before you go, check out this high-larious Lisa Edelstein and Robert Sean Leonard promo clip on the Fox site. Among other things, they spill that Tom Cruise and Scarlett Johansson will be guesting on House. No, seriously, they won't, but I join RSL in his plea: "Scarlett Johansson, won't you come play a sick, dying person on House?"
Becki in Yarm, U.K.: Please say that Wednesday's Private Practice was not David Sutcliffe's last show?!
Fear not. Network reps assure me that David Sutcliffe will be back in January!
Julie in Kansas City, Mo.: Do you have any scoop on the new TNT show Trust Me with Tom Cavanagh and Eric McCormack? I love these two actors!
The TV Addict mocked up a poster that summarizes the series nicely: "It's Mad Men for the rest of us." Set in a Chicago advertising firm, Trust Me is sillier and less sensual than Mad Men, but it's more approachable and darn charming. It'll definitely be a TiVo season pass for sure.
E. Dyson in Kansas City, Mo.: I was watching the Terminator midseason finale, and the promo for next year's episodes suggests that they might be bringing Kyle Reese back as a regular or recurring character. Do you know for sure?
I'm told that Jonathan Jackson's Kyle Reese has a "strong presence" in the spring premiere on Fri., Feb. 14, but for the time being, he's not meant to be a regular character.
Seth in Capitan, N.M.: Any word on the premiere of Battlestar Galactica?
In honor of the return of Battlestar Galactica, NBC is having a live and online auction of props and costumes from the show running Jan. 16-18 at the Pasadena Convention Center. Bid on items that will let you dress up as a Six, get drunk with Colonel Tigh's flask or read from Elosha's Scroll. (P.S. If you haven't seen it yet, don't forget to check out the newest webisode.)
Elizabeth in Denver: I send you this question every week, and I will keep sending it until I get an answer. Please tell us where the heck Josh has gone on 30 Rock! Will he be back?
Studio sources assure me, "Josh (Lonny Ross) is still around, and you'll see him pop up soon."
Jennifer in Salt Lake City: Hi, how are you? I want to know: What are the chances of Privileged returning for a second season?
I just talked to the lovely Joanna Garcia and asked her that very Q. She says, "I hope the chances are really good. If you know Les Moonves' home number, call him up." As for the show, Joanna spills, "Megan's going to start needing the Baker twins as much as they need her." Last but not least, Joanna weighed in on the biggest Q of all, Charlie or Will: Says Joanna, "I think that there might be some new love interest that might come into play. It's definitely keeping me busy and out of trouble." Mmmm.
Quarto in Flint, Mich.: Merry Xmas, Kristin!
Happy holidays, tubers! FYI, because of Christmas and New Year's, there won't be a spoiler chat next Mon., Dec. 29, and posting will be sporadic over the next two weeks, but if you're bored, check out E! Online's shiny new Addictionary feature— as the title says, it's addictive!
Mel in Tulsa, Okla.: Kristin, will you please tell Joel McHale that I love him?
Yes, and he loves you too! Actually, if you're a Joel McHale fan you should know about our new video gallery! It's got all the Joel (and Girls Next Door and Watch with Kristin) videos you could possibly desire.
SPOILERS
Samantha in Los Angeles: More Gossip Girl please!
The Gossip kids are getting downright dirty in the sexy secret society kind of way. Jessica Szohr spills, "They're doing a little thing like Eyes Wide Shut, which is kind of cool and interesting." Knowing Chuck, he will definitely be one of the men behind the masks.
Lori in Fitchburg, Wis.: I just heard that there's a new episode of Gossip Girl called "You've Got Yale"—does this mean that all of the kids are going to, uh, Yale?
Actually, I'm told that our fave Upper East Siders will go to three different colleges next year. Any guesses about who goes where? They'd better not separate Bluck! (Or Chair for that matter.)
Megan: As happy as I am that Cuddy got her Christmas miracle baby, I still want to see some Huddy love. Please tell me that this baby doesn't mean the end for my favorite TV couple.
This baby doesn't mean the end for your favorite TV couple, but the next episode has minimal Huddy, since both of them spend most of the episode at their respective houses: Cuddy's preparing for a social worker who's checking on the baby's welfare, and House is dealing with a plumbing problem. That's not a euphemism though. The man's got problems with his pipes!
Mary in Epping, N.H.: Any dish on Foreteen? They're really growing on me.
The final scene of the next episode is Foreteen-centric, and it will knock you back on your heels. After you gasp, you'll spend the rest of the night tying yourself into ethical knots. It's a very nicely developed plot twist, and it adds a layer to Foreteen that gets them up to Sixteen or Seventeen at least! Let's just say that Foreman has to make a choice that will either jeopardize his career or her life/health, so it ain't sweet and simple.
Bekki in San Diego, Calif.: Any info on the guest stars coming up on Ugly Betty?
Bernadette Peters plays Betty's superstrict professor at Y.E.T.I. who assigns a project that Betty has to complete otherwise she's kicked out of the program. Nikki Blonsky also pops up in what seems to be a fast friendship with Betty, but since she works for Elle, Mode's nemesis, nothing good can come from it.
Christine in Seattle: Will Molly and Daniel get together on Ugly Betty?
Christmas comes early for Daniel when Connor and Molly call it quits. Tidings are not glad for Ignacio though—things don't look good for his heart when the show returns on Jan. 8.
Rebel in Los Angeles: We're having a bit of controversy over here at the Sylar's Army board. We're hoping you can clarify something: When you wrote Sylar goes on a quest for his powers did you mean parents? I believe he lost his powers due to the shard in his head. Others don't or don't want to believe it. Please let us know one way or the other.
Parents! I meant Sylar goes on a quest for his parents! Darn. Sorry about that, guys. He did lose his powers, but we won't be stuck with a powerless Sylar forever. Before Vol. IV: Fugitives goes on too long, Sylar will be back to his usual telekinetic self.
Anna in Dallas: Will Jamie-Lynn Sigler be on Entourage next season?
According to Jerry Ferrera, "Jamie is coming back," so I'd say that's a yes. Turtle will continue to get some lovin' for another season.
Anna in Cape Girardeau, Mo.: Will we ever see Cherry again on Sons of Anarchy?
Taryn Manning just told me, "I have been asked to return, but we're just in negotiations and talk right now. I have all kinds of other movie stuff going on, so I am undecided." But don't worry, she loved SOA like a fan: "It's the best show ever."
Cate in Chicago: Got any good info on Desperate Housewives? Are Susan and M.J. really going to be killed?
As of now, M.J. and Susan are still alive and kicking. So much so, that Susan and Mike will be searching for schools for M.J. In other Desperate news, Bree's going to be busy next year since her publisher wants her to write three more books, and we'll finally see Gaby back at her fighting weight!
Heather in Baltimore: More Damages please!
What About Brian fans get an extra-special treat when Matthew Davis makes his debut in the second episode as a reporter working with Daniel Purcell (William Hurt). Speaking of Purcell, he and Patty have a connection that will surprise the heck out of you. Do I smell baby daddy? OK, maybe that's just me.
Kelly in Albany, N.Y.: I am dying to hear some news about Bones! When are we going to see something steamy going on with Booth and Brennan!?
When the show returns on Jan. 15, Booth and Bones will go undercover as married couple Buck and Wanda in the circus after Siamese twins show up dead. Since they have to make everything convincing, the pair will share a bed in their trailer. All I can say is when the trailer's a rockin', don't come a knockin'. And trust me, it will be a rockin'!
Andrea in Los Angeles: Dear Kristin, all I want for Christmas is some How I Met Your Mother Barney and Robin news. I'll even leave you cookies and milk.
How about you settle for a little Robin? She is once again going to be out of a job, so she'll audition to be a lotto number girl. Girl is not having a good year. Maybe Barney can make it better. See, there's your Barney!
Cristina in Millville, N.J.: What's the deal with the newest hottie cast on 90210?
Matt Lanter heads for the infamous zip code in 2009, just in time to hit on Naomi (AnnaLynne McCord), but AnnaLynne tells us, "There's a little twist at the end of the first episode that he comes on. They both kind of start off with crazy chemistry, like all about each other, and the ending is very interesting. So you see how it will develop after that, I'm interested to see after the New Year what the next scripts will be. The way it ends I'm like, 'Wait, I thought we had a connection, what's going on?' " Who wants to bet this is the real half brother of hers?
Mara in Belgium: Do you have any info on the new season of Medium? I love that show!
We'll be meeting young Joe! In an upcoming episode, present-day Joe contacts his college-age Joe and warns him of an impending disaster. Yay for double Joe! And flashback fever continues with a visit to the birth of baby Marie. Awww.
Mel in Cincinnati: True Blood!
How about a True Blood-Sons of Anarchy crossover? (Wouldn't that be something?) OK, how about the next best thing: Michael Raymond-James (aka Rene the killer from True Blood) will be guesting as a '70s-era thug from a motorcycle gang on an upcoming episode of Cold Case.
Kathleen in Covington, Ky.: I'm totally digging Leverage. It's got that great Ocean's Eleven caper feel to it. Any news on the show?
In attempts to save a church, the gang makes a miracle happen. Bad news, the Vatican shows up so things get blown a little out of proportion.
—Additional reporting by Jennifer Godwin, Natalie Abrams and Dahvi Shira