EW’s Ausiello has a little spoiler-ish review of the first two episodes of season 3 of Ugly Betty:

Question: Any major scoop on Ugly Betty? — Mitchell
Ausiello: This just in: The show’s first two episodes don’t suck. Far from it, in fact. After last May’s disappointing finale, and news of further behind-the-scenes changes, I feared the worst was yet to come for Betty. But I’m relieved to report that tomorrow’s season premiere, and next week’s second episode, are home runs. My favorite moments: Betty’s initial run-in with new love interest Val Emmich (click here for America Ferrera’s take on Betty’s new beau); Amanda and Marc’s reaction upon meeting Eddie Cibrian for the first time; every word that comes out of Ana Ortiz’s comically blessed mouth; and the look on Betty’s face as she attempts to inject Botox into Wilhelmina’s face. I should also point out that by the end of the next week’s eppy, the fate of a pivotal character hangs in the balance.

This isn’t heavily spoiler-filled (we roughly knew most of these things would happen), but there are some details that are intriguing.

Amanda and Marc’s reaction when they meet Coach Diaz is going to be hilarious! I wonder which one will drool more.

Ausiello calls Val Emmich “Betty’s new beau”. Oh, well. I was kind of hoping Betty wouldn’t jump right into another relationship, no matter how cute Emmich is. But, maybe the writers will handle this one differently, or maybe Ausiello is yanking our chain.

Betty giving Wilhelmina botox injections (HA!) will most likely be in episode 3.02 (Filing For the Enemy). Dang, that’s going to be funny.

And, I’m guessing the teaser at the end (fate of a character in the balance) is either Alexis, Stuart, or DJ. My guess is Alexis. That would fit in the the mysterious spoilers posted earlier in the summer by EOnline’s Kristin.

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Dang. There’s something for everyone here. Mr Cibrian is certainly eye candy for most of you, but as a straight man, let me tell you, I have no complaints about Patricia Field’s costuming here.

Since Hilda has been showing cleavage since early in Ugly Betty season 1, this isn’t exactly out of character for her. Probably a little more colorful than what she wore in season 2, but, hey, she’s in flirt mode. Cibrian looks, well, like a gym teacher. What’s the name of Justin’s school? What’s the “E” in “EMS” stand for? “MS” is obviously “Middle School”.

I just hope the writers aren’t totally amoral about Hilda’s affair with a married man. If Hilda goes down this road, I think there should eventually be heartbreak. Maybe that’s just the dad in me, but I’ve always loved how Ugly Betty has always highlighted the decency of the Suarez family.

But enough of that. More pics after the jump!

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Betty switches gears with rival Charlie (guest star Jayma Mays) and tries to befriend her by throwing a baby shower, a party that no one will ever forget. Meanwhile, Hilda confronts Justin’s PE teacher (guest star Eddie Cibrian as Coach Diaz) when she learns Justin is flunking gym; Daniel unravels after his break-up with Renee, and Christina finally learns who fathered the baby she’s carrying for Wilhelmina.

I’ll put the transcript after the jump when we’re done. So join us! I’ll be firing up the live blog right before 8pm EDT.

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6:58	Howdy everyone! Â A new Ugly Betty starts in seconds!

7:01	Ugh, Charlie. Â What a …

7:02	[Comment From Sarah] Was that New Kids on the Block?

7:03	Love Marc’s “potty-mouth Rosie”comment.

7:05	Hilda looks hot! Â But she’s in for a rude awakening with coach Diaz.

7:07	Henry is REALLY starting to get on my nerves. Â BE A MAN, DUDE!

7:07	[Comment From Sarah] $5 that Betty’s stress reliever busts this episode.

7:08	[Comment From cindy] love the NKOTB song!

7:08	The stress reliever was a thing of beauty.

7:10	“Not officially because I would skip those…” Â I love Hilda!

7:12	[Comment From Sarah] Did he just use “Tap That” theory?

7:13	Daniel’s hitting on his therapist! Â And she lets him have it.

7:15	Pool: which hap[ens first -Daniel sleeps with the therapist or they show coach Diaz without his shirt on? Â

7:15	[Comment From Sarah] Diaz sans shirt

7:16	[Comment From zz] shirrrt!

7:16	[Comment From cindy] christina ran away!

7:16	[Comment From Guest] Yeah, Diaz sans shirt. Unless that therapist jumps him first. XD

7:17	[Comment From cindy] guest starring credits = no FR

7:18	Cindy, I hope you’ve seen the pics of FR and AF in the finale?

7:18	[Comment From Jeric] Thanks for the live blog. I can’t watch UB live because I’m here in the Philippines.

7:18	[Comment From Sarah] Figured Gio wasn’t going to pop up. Little sad that means he won’t be catering the baby shower at all.

7:20	Amanda is not only funny – her dress is hypnotising me!

7:20	[Comment From cindy] I have seen the pictures. gio-lite episode is still sad

7:20	[Comment From cindy] justin looks super cute!!!

7:21	[Comment From Sarah] I was just thinking–what’s up with emo Justin? That hair!

7:21	Hey – it’s Stuart!

7:22	[Comment From jinx] I think Amanda is great. She tries so hard to be “cool” but she’s a lot more like Betty than she lets on.

7:22

I win!

7:22	[Comment From zz] AAAAAAAHHHH

7:22	[Comment From Sarah] Dang. I lost.

7:22	[Comment From Sarah] Ha! Shrink has a shrink.

7:23	[Comment From Caitlin] LAWZ. I knew it. The shrink’s a flake, though, wow.

7:24	First class flirting by Hilda – did she just cut his ear????

7:26	This is probably a very important moment in the show, Â Benry fans, look away!

7:26	[Comment From Sarah] YEAH! Go Claire!

7:26	[Comment From jinx] dang mrs meade!

7:26	[Comment From cindy] yes! claire gave her a hard truth!

7:26	It’s kind of charming, the relationship between Claire and Betty.

7:27	[Comment From cindy] i hope that was the kick in the pants she needs. or at least plants the seed of doubt

7:27	[Comment From jinx] wait, does henry know that there is a chance the baby isn’t his?

7:28	[Comment From cindy] stuart is a total opportunist. i don’t trust him at all

7:28	[Comment From Guest] Didn’t they already have a DNA test and determine that it is his baby?

7:29	Henry   had a paternity test done at the beginning of this season.   I’ve NEVER trusted Stuart.

7:29	[Comment From cindy] i’m pretty sure it’s his baby. he probably asked to see the paternity test on his last trip to tucson. there it’s settled

7:29	[Comment From cindy] yeah they haven’t even hinted at that possible twist.

7:30	“Coach” – heh.

7:31	[Comment From jinx] i love benry. although i’m not happy with the change in henry’s character. idk, betty and gio are just too obvious.

7:31	[Comment From jinx] YES

7:32	Springfield, MO? Â YOU doofus, sue Charlie for custody! Â Be a MAN! Â

7:39	Argh! Â My internet connection freaked out at a critical moment in the show. Â Sorry about that. Â

7:39	[Comment From Sarah] Might Cristina make a play for the baby?

7:39	[Comment From cindy] oooh. stuart turned on christina! WHAT A JERK

7:40	That was quite a sequence. Â I love how Ignatio took Daniel outside for a “walk”

7:40	[Comment From cindy] i hope he doesn’t get his experimental treatment and kicks it!

7:42	Let’s see – Christina’s baby is due in the middle of November sweeps!

7:42	[Comment From cindy] it was a nice moment between ignacio and daniel

7:42	[Comment From cindy] charlie always wears the coolest jewelry

7:44	OMG, AManda is perfect here!

7:44	[Comment From Sarah] Amanda–great for comic relief.

7:45	[Comment From jinx] i love hilda’s little crush.

7:46	Mole! Â Ignatio is a great father figure for Daniel.

7:47	I love how Christina is the conscience of this episode because Betty is a little busy.

7:48	SHE WANTS THE DRUGS! Â Too funny.

7:49	[Comment From cindy] i love how they show that charlie is human afterall.

7:49	[Comment From cindy] she wants the drugs indeed

7:51	[Comment From cindy] they only have 7 minutes left to wrap this sucker up.

7:51	[Comment From Sarah] I wish mole was as good as Ignacio makes it sound. In my experience, it’s not. :p

7:52	OMG she’s having the baby at Betty’s house, and Amanda’s there!

7:54	Cool – Daniel’sfinding his passion.

7:54	[Comment From Jenny] Aww poor Betty

7:54	[Comment From jinx] aww, i love when they have cute family moments

7:57	It’s a boy!

7:58	[Comment From Sarah] Now her viewpoint’s changing. Painful to see, but needed.

7:58

Wow.

7:58	That was pretty powerful. Â AF is one heck of an actress. Â I think we’re sing the end of Benry.

7:58	[Comment From jinx] betty makes me want to cry

7:58	[Comment From cindy] wow indeed

7:59	[Comment From jinx] sarah are you not a benry fan?

7:59	[Comment From cindy] i think that was the defining moment. betty’s realization

7:59	Just wait till the finale. Â This isn’t over. Â In fact, there WILL be a cliffhanger.

7:59	[Comment From cindy] plus charlie’s admission as to what drove her to cheat on henry

8:00	[Comment From cindy] something that betty can relate to.

8:00	[Comment From cindy] and definitely understadn

8:00	[Comment From Sarah] Nope–Gio/Betty for me. I used to LOVE Henry and Betty together, but that he didn’t spend alot of time doing the first father thing turned him off for me.

8:00	Whoa, in next week’spromo – A Getty kiss!

8:00	[Comment From cindy] that is not how i pictured getty’s first kiss

8:00	[Comment From Sarah] OMG! Yeah for the promo!

8:00	[Comment From jinx] ah, makes sense. everyone have a good night. its time for the office now

8:00	[Comment From cindy] understadn = understandable. i had to run to catch the preview

8:01	[Comment From cindy] wooooooooowee zoweie

8:01	[Comment From cindy] zowie

8:01	Thanks everyone. Â I’ll have a full recap posted in the morning! Â The west coast folks are in for quite a doozy!

8:01	[Comment From cindy] bye~!

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When I first saw the name, I said, “Who?” But then, when I saw the photo, and that he was from Third Watch, I recognized him. It’s a great move, in my opinion.

Of course, this raises quite a few questions.

• Will he be from Queens, or is Hilda going to catch an uptown boy?
• Is this going to be a short term fling?
• How will Justin react to this?
• For that matter, Betty and Ignacio?

In both Betty time, and “real time”, it has been almost a year since Santos’ unfortunate death. In TV time, that’s forever, and it’s probably time for Hilda to get back in the game.

Nevertheless, it means some more great story lines in the Suarez household. Good casting, ABC!

Source: ET Online

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