Today Entertainment Weekly’s the Aussielo Files is revealing the third Gleek addition’s identity that will be debuting in the second season of the show. Earlier this month The Files reported that next season’s first new character will be a rival for Rachel, in the mode of Eve Harrington, and the second character will be a gay jock and boyfriend for Kurt.
Ryan Murphy, creator of Glee, said that the final Gleek would a teenage R&B singer, a male version of Mercedes.
When asked about a newbie/Mercedes duet, Murphy replied, maybe.
Glee will be returning to FOX starting April 13 on Tuesdays at 9 pm. Although the show won’t be on the air during the summer, the cast of Glee will be going on tour starting in June. Confirmed tour cities so far include Portland, Minneapolis, Denver, Dallas, LA, New York and Orlando.
Most likely Matthew Morrison won’t be joining the tour. He is expected to being working on a solo album. Live Nation and Ticketmaster will be the sponsors for the tour. Ticket prices will supposedly run from $30 to $50, but could be changed based on what the demand is.
Glee, winner of Golden Globe’s Best Television Series Comedy and Best New Comedy from People’s Choice Award, the musical comedy is the story of an optimistic teacher fighting against all odds, as well as a very malicious cheerleading coach, to save the Glee Club of McKinley High from falling into obscurity and also trying to help aspiring underdogs reach their true potential.
Glee stars Jenna Ushkowitz, Mark Salling, Amber Riley, Matthew Morrison, Cory Monteith, Lea Michele, Kevin McHale, Jayma Mays, Jane Lynch, Jessalyn Gilsig, Chris Colfer and Dianna Agron.
Due to the show’s success last season, the last episode of which aired on December 9, a second season has been ordered by FOX. It was also announced that a nationwide search would be launched for the casting of three new roles. A multi-part special documenting the search will be aired on the network. These three new additions will be making their debut during the season premiere for the second season.
Ryan Murphy Television produces GLEE along with 20th Century Fox Television. The co-creators for the televisions series are Ian Brennan, Brad Falchuk and Ryan Murphy. The executive producers are Dante di Loreto, Falchuk and Murphy, and the co-executive producer is Ian Brennan.
