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There IS Ugly Betty news to report, besides the benching. In the Ask Ausiello report mentioned in my previous post, we hear a little more spoiler-ish news about Betty’s new love interest. (Remember that?).
As we’ve reported, his name will be Matt, Betty will meet him at YETI, and he’ll be nerdy-hunky like Henry. Matt will be played by tastefully 3-named Daniel Eric Gold. He will make his first appearance on February 19th. Ausiello says, “Word is the YETI hottie is concealing a major secret, and it’s not that he’s loaded (although he …read more

Here is the full recap for Ugly Betty episode 3.12, Sisters on the verge of a Nervous Breakdown.
The episode begins with a montage of the empty Suarez house, Ignacio waking up in the hospital and seeing his family, Daniel and Molly on vacation at the beach, Wilhelmina and Connor getting it on in a hot tub, and finally, a weakened Ignacio coming home.
He coughs, and the family comes running to help him. They worry because he just had a quadruple bypass. They are trying to keep him away from all stress. Betty and Hilda argue about his …read more

ABC has released two more episode titles for Ugly Betty (hat tip, SpoilerTV). They are episodes 3.14, airing February 5th, 2009, and 3.15, airing February 12.
3.14 is entitled, “The Courtship of Betty’s Father”. Most of you probably don’t get the humor in the title, I would imagine. In 1963 there was a movie, and in 1969-1972 a television series entitled “The Courtship of Eddie’s Father”. The TV show (which I actually remember) starred the late Bill Bixby.
Anyway, my best guess is that Ignacio is going to live and be relatively healthy, and I foresee …read more

Most of the spoiler news about Ugly Betty lately has been surrounded around Betty and her family. Refreshingly, EW’s Michael Ausiello has an interesting little tidbit about Marc:
Question: We haven’t had Ugly Betty scoop in forever! What’s next? — Sidra
Ausiello: Marc’s getting a new roommate…But the show isn’t adding any new cast-members.
Hmmm – the possibilities are intriguing.
The obvious one would be the return of David Blue as Cliff. No doubt Michael Urie and Blue were great together, in an odd-couple sort of way. This is the possibility I am wishing for the most. However, when …read more

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According to a press release from ABC, Ugly Betty episode 3.13 will be entitled Kissed Off. It looks like it’s going to be one of those pivotal episodes. Here’s the synopsis:
Betty contemplates making a personal decision to help her family and finances. But things keep sidetracking her – like the fact that sexy neighbor Jesse (guest star Val Emmich) is suddenly interested in her again. Meanwhile, Daniel tries to hide his tracks as Connor is determined to find out the identity of the mystery man who stole Molly’s heart.
So, talk about conflict. Betty …read more

Welcome to the weekly craziness here at Ugly Betty News, where we watch and react to new Ugly Betty episodes! This week’s episode is entitled Ugly Berry:
Betty finds herself competing with Kimmie (guest star Lindsay Lohan) who finally shows her true colors, and new citizen Ignacio prepares to vote for the first time. Meanwhile Hilda takes advantage of the increased election traffic to promote her shop, and Wilhelmina wants to hire a new financial officer (guest star Grant Bowler) whom Daniel can’t stand.
This will prove to be a doozy. Can’t wait to see Betty “knock her down” !

Look …read more

Here are some set photos of America Ferrera and Becki Newton filming Ugly Betty recently in New York City.
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America looks kind of grandma-ish in this outfit. Well, except for the skull and crossbones. Overall, it’s not as bad as some other recent outfits we’ve seen, except for the frumpiness.
Becki Newton picks up where Vanessa Williams left off wearing fur (or at the very least, something furry). Her coat, which isn’t particularly long, comes down below her skirt, for what it’s worth. Not that I’m complaining.
It’s really hard from these pics …read more

Welcome to our weekly gathering of Ugly Betty fans! Join us as we watch and comment on the latest episode, 3.01 -Filing For The Enemy.
A LOT is going to happen tonight (but hopefully, for my recap’s sake, not as much as LAST week’s premiere).
I’ll post the transcript after the jump, when available.

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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 …read more

As discussed in the comments here, Ugly Betty recently shot a scene in Chinatown – recreating the softball scene from episode 2.18 – Jump. Here is video courtesty of x17:
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(Hat tip to commenter Sarah !)
I have a couple of questions about this. First off, Henry is apparently going to be in this scene. There has been discussion about whether or not this is actually Christopher Gorham, or a double (if the scene is a quick flashback, it’s possible they used a double). I have no reason to think it’s NOT CG, though, and …read more