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 any details. But this is so unreal.. I’m beyond excited!”

I have a feeling that, at least for a few episodes, Ugly Betty will be doing better in the male 18-54 demographic. 

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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.  She will be bonding with Becki Newton’s Amanda. 

In fact, according to Johnston, her character is “Amanda in 10 years.  She’s still trying to get into the right clubs, wearing tight dresses… tragic. I think [Helen] sees herself as Samantha from Sex and the City. Except, of course, she’s a temp.

(As an aside, I’ve known MANY people like Helen.  I have yet to meet a person who actually lives as Samantha or Carrie from SATC.  But, I digress).

I love what Johnston told Ausiello: "I’ve always considered myself a poor man’s Paula Abdul.."  I don’t care who you are, given the situation, that’s funny.

Michael Urie tweeted this morning that he began filming with Johnston this morning.  The thought of Marc and Mandy and an “older Mandy” together just tickles me to death.  I really believe this is going to be a great character.

Too bad Helen is going to be a temp.  But then again, Urie was not supposed to last more than one episode, either.    We’ll see. 

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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 appear that the talks with ABC were a negotiating ploy; she no doubt still wishes to return to American Idol under her own terms. At least, that’s how I’m reading things.

This was my fear when I first heard that talks between ABC and Abdul were ongoing: that one of the parties was not serious about it. 

If things turn around, it would be nice to have Paula on the show.  But, as things stand, I don’t think it’s all that bad that Abdul won’t be guest starring on Ugly Betty.  Didn’t they learn their lesson the last time they signed a hazy-headed drama queen as guest star?

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Paula Abdul

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 three ways: the snarky, teasing, cool-wannabe Amanda, the child-like hyperactive, enthusiastic, easily excitable Amanda, and rarely, Amanda the real, vulnerable person. 

The addition of Paula Abdul as friend, I think, means that Newton would play Amanda the second way, which is when she’s the most fun to watch, I think.  (singing “My Milkshake”, for instance).

Abdul is also scheduled to appear in Lifetime’s Drop Dead Diva.

The deal isn’t done yet, but I don’t think the info would have been leaked to Ausiello would had been leaked if producers weren’t sure it could get done.

Stay tuned!

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• [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 mystery or a crime element (and how could Ugly Betty not?).  My guess is that it has to do with Hilda and the mobbed up contractor, but, who knows, maybe we’ll have another attempted murder!

The United Nations translator – what the heck could this be about?  Is Betty going to create an international incident?  Being in NY has its privileges, and apparently Ugly Betty is going to be doing at least one UN-based scene.  Cool.

Now, I’m trying not to make too much of the building superintendent.  Part of me thinks that Betty might be getting her own apartment again, but then, she still is technically the lessee on the apartment that Marc and Amanda currently live in (it was Betty’s for much of season 3).  Plus, the super character is not recurring.  So, my guess is he’ll provide information (or withhold it) concerning whatever mystery the detective is chasing down.

It’s really exciting that they’re already working on episode 4.03 – which will be the first episode after the 2 hour premiere.

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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 backhanded compliment.”  If this is the same character, she’ll be a fellow editor. 

TV Guide says that Megan “is not sure what to make of Betty.”  It looks like Betty’s going to have a hard time making new friends because she and Daniel are so close.

Cho will make her Ugly Betty debut on the season four premiere, October 9th.

She had previously been a costar on the reboot of Knight Rider.  She was also in the comedy film Fired Up.

I never got around to seeing Knight Rider, and Fired Up is on my list to be viewed.  Have any of you seen either, and do you remember Cho?  How was she?

Megan looks like a fascinating character, kind of a non-threatening, non-crazy Charlie, who also had a knack at giving backhanded compliments.  Megan will be a recurring character.

Welcome to the cast, Smith Cho!

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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 country.  Ferrara is often a featured guest on The Opie and Anthony Show on XM.

Interestingly, Ferrara guest starred four different times on The King of Queens, each time playing a different character.  And, in my favorite role, he played Sergeant Howard in Paul Blart, Mall Cop.

It looks like the casting this summer for Ugly Betty has been first-rate so far.  Of course, with a few stumbles, it’s always been pretty good, guest star wise.

I’m looking forward to seeing Ferrara on Ugly Betty this fall!

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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, and that she has a secret which might  pit her against Betty.  Ausiello adds in his report that she is “spiritual”.

Her first appearance will be in the first episode after the 2-hour premiere, so I it’s a pretty good guess that it’s 4.03.

This is good news – welcome Jamie-Lynn!

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[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 Horta and the other writers knew this day was coming.  Justin wlll get picked on, teased, even bullied.  It would appear that Justin’s tormentor will be named Maliq.

Considering this role currently has no lines, perhaps he will be introduced via flashback when Justin is telling Hilda about his first day in high school?  I can just imagine Hilda’s reaction, possibly overreaction.  Maliq had better hope he doesn’t run into Hilda on the street!

I’m trying to remember 9th grade, and this seems to be about right.  It was about that time that the “different” kids would start to go through hell at the hands of the more popular kids.  This part won’t be easy to watch, unless the writers are clever with their comeback/revenge scenarios.

And I can just imagine Mark Indelicato thriving in the role.

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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 pair, and rumor has it they want him to be lovable and blue collarish. (Think Seth Rogen only much cheaper.)

So, Daniel Eric Gold has been promoted to series regular.  (Mr Gold, pick up your phone…it’s Christopher Gorham.). 

Actually, this isn’t too surprising; Silvio Horta had kind of hinted at it at the end of season 3, and with all the "I love you, I hate you" story lines that are possible between Matt and Betty, the writers have a really good foundation for story lines in season 4.

Now, this "obstacle" (ie, another possible Betty love interest, if I’m understanding Ausiello) – made me roll my eyes.  He kind of sounds like Gio, although Gio was turned very quickly from working class sandwich guy to struggling entreprenuer.

We’ll watch the casting notices, but I like the idea of a Seth Rogen type (especially if they use pre-weight loss Rogen as the prototype).  Now that Betty’s an editor, maybe this young man is going to be her assistant?

Come to think of it, that might be the role of the beautiful African American woman the show is casting.  (Another idea is that she’s replacing Christina – SOMEBODY has to work in The Closet).

I love this time of year – the speculation is wide open!

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