Brooklyn Decker, the 22 year old model and wife of tennis star Andy Roddick is going to have an appearance on an upcoming episode of Ugly Betty.
According to Page Six, the beauty just signed to play Betty’s co-worker, Lexie, We have no further info on the role at this point.
This past Wednesday, Brookyln tweeted, “Working on an amazing set!! Can’t tell you guys what it is… Just yet. But I can tell you.. I’m loving it and can’t wait to spill the beans!”
Then, today, Brooklyn added:  “Secret’s out! Im shooting a guest role for UGLY BETTY! Can’t give …read more

In case you haven’t heard, Third Rock From The Sun’s Kristen Johnston has been cast for a guest role on Ugly Betty.  Most of the headlines say that Johnston ‘replaced’ American idol’s Paula Abdul, but since the deal with Abdul was never done, and we have no idea if it was ever even close, ‘replace’ just doesn’t seem like the right word.
BTW, EW reported that Abdul had a private jet as one of her demands  for her Ugly Betty appearance.  What the?
Johnston will be playing the role that was rumored for Abdul, though – Helen, the new office temp.  …read more

Paula Abdul will NOT be appearing as a guest star on Ugly Betty after all.  An ABC source confirmed to the LA Times that talks between Abdul and the network had fallen apart and that she definitely would not be appearing on the show, as had been rumored.
As reported, Paula was slated to play a temp who befriended Becki Newton’s Amanda.  Dang it, I was really looking forward to that.
As we now know, Abdul will not be on Dancing With The Stars in either judge or contestant capacity.  So, Paula will not be appearing on ABC anytime soon.
It would …read more

Paula Abdul, long-time American Idol judge, is in talks to appear on Ugly Betty, according to EW’s Ausiello.
Wow.  I knew that ABC president Stephen McPherson had been in contact with Abdul.  The obvious assumption, encouraged by McPherson, was that Abdul was being sought for a judging or contestant gig on Dancing With The Stars.  That could still happen, of course – Disney/ABC always cross-books the talent amongst its various networks.  But, it looks like Ugly Betty gets her first.
According to Ausiello, Abdul will be playing a new temp at Mode who bonds with Becki Newton’s Amanda.
Excellent!
Becki Newton plays Amanda …read more

Not only do we have a new character cast for Ugly Betty, a casting call has gone out for three guest starring roles on the show, all of them for episode 4.03.  SpoilerTV has the scoop.  A summary:

[DETECTIVE CASTELAR] male, early-mid 30’s, very good looking, masculine, a crime investigator. RECURRING GUEST STAR
[TRANSLATOR] male or female sptv050769, 30s-50s, Translator at United Nations. Must speak fluent Russian. 1 scene. CO-STAR.
[BUILDING SUPER] male, 30-50’s, landlord of a New York City apartment building.  CO-STAR.

Each of these are intriguing in their own way.
Adding a recurring detective tells me the show will have either a …read more

Casting is falling into place for season four of Ugly Betty, with several new characters (and plot twists).  I’ve been wondering who would get this part for a while now, and now it is cast.
According to TV Guide, actress Smith Cho has been pegged to play Megan, Betty’s “quirky new office mate.”  I’m going to go out on a limb to say that this is the same character we previously told you about – who at the time was called Amber.  If you’ll recall, Ausiello said she was “in her 20s, she’s Asian, and is a master at the …read more

Move over America, there’s another Ferrera coming to Ugly Betty.  Actually, a Ferrara.
In Ausiello’s latest Ausiello FIles, hidden in some news those who read here already know, Ausiello tells us about another new casting (that at least I didn’t know about).
Rescue Me’s Adam Ferrara is going to guest star as a “Queens contractor who crosses paths with Hilda.”  I guess this character will introduce Hilda’s run-in with the mob that we’ve heard about.
Ferrara currently plays Chief “Needles” Nelson on FX’s highly acclaimed Rescue Me. He is also a stand-up comedian, performing at some of the top clubs around the …read more

We now know who will be playing Natalie, Daniel’s new assistant:   according to EW’s Ausiello, it’s Jamie-Lynn Sigler!  This is interesting news, they went for a bigger name than I thought they would.
Sigler is best know for her role as Meadow Soprano, daughter of Tony Soprano in, of course, The Sopranos.  She’s also done Entourage, and, interesting, starred as Heidi Fleiss in “Hollywood Madam”.  She’s a Long Island girl, so I’d love to see he interact with Hilda, if that ever happens.
One thing we know about this character, Natalie, is that she meets Daniel at a bereavement support group, …read more

We told you yesterday about a casting call for several female roles for Ugly Betty’s episode 4.02.  Well, today, there’s one for a male, although it looks like it’s for now a minor, but important role.  SpoilerTV once again has the scoop:
[MALIQ] male, 14-16, tall and good-looking, the popular high school bully. 2 scenes (no lines), actor should be comfortable with improving in the audition. Please submit all ethnicities. CO-STAR, POTENTIAL RECURRING.
Well, it would appear that Justin’s initiation into high school is not going to go smoothly.  Anyone who has followed the show and read the interviews with Silvio …read more

Ausiello has some casting news about Ugly Betty, and it’s big enough to give it top billing in this week’s Ask Ausiello column.
Question: Will Daniel Eric Gold, who plays Betty ex-BF/boss Matt, be returning to Ugly Betty next season? –Janeen Ausiello: Not only is he returning, but sources confirm to me exclusively that he’s been promoted to a full-fledged series regular! But don’t take that to mean Matt and Betty will reunite and live happily ever after. In fact, I hear Betty producers are already cooking up a fresh obstacle for the …read more