Lindsay Lohan May Appear on 'Ugly Betty' Afterall - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 05-01-2008, 06:01 PM

After pursuing the jungle cat known as Lindsanius Lohanicus for nearly a year, it appears Ugly Betty may finally have caught its prey. Multiple Ugly sources confirm to me exclusively that the comeback-hungry actress is in advanced discussions to guest-star in the show's May 22 season finale, which is currently in production.

But that, my friends, is not the big news.

No, the big news is that Betty producers are currently talking to LiLo's camp about bringing her back next season for a sizable arc – and I do mean sizable. We're talking as many as eight freakin' episodes.

No doubt ABC is looking at the ratings mileage CBS got out of Britney Spears' How I Met Your Mother cameo and is hoping Lohan can perform the same magic for Betty, which, despite firing on all cylinders creatively this season, has seen its viewership tumble by double digits. Depressing, I know.

Specifics on Lohan's character are still being finalized, but the original idea was to have her play a hapless fast-food worker that Betty befriends. Not sure if that would still be the plan.

Now, I know you Betty fans were initially resistant to the prospect of a Lindsay-Betty confab, but in light of the show's recent ratings woes, are you warming to the idea? I certainly am.

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TJL · 05-01-2008, 06:09 PM

Eight episodes?

Jeez, why not just make her a regular?

Lindz could probably use a steady paycheck.

waichingliu81 · 05-03-2008, 06:06 AM

this show is getting boring. the storylines are dull. how's about instead or recruiting these so called guest celebs, lindsay lohan, naomi campbell, they come up with better and funnier storylines and scripts? because the second season has been nowhere near as brilliant as the first- and yet i am saying this as a ugly betty fan

Brian Damage · 05-03-2008, 09:04 PM

Lindsay Lohan reported for duty on "Ugly Betty" on Saturday.
Thesp's long-rumored deal for an extended guest shot on the ABC dramedy closed earlier this week, and it calls for Lohan to appear in the May 22 season finale and five episodes of next season. Insiders confirmed that Lohan's first day of shooting was Saturday.

It's understood that Lohan plays an old schoolmate of America Ferrera's Betty Suarez character. Lohan's character was not particularly nice to Betty back then, but when the two bump into each other in the finale, Lohan's character is down on her luck, in sharp contrast to Betty's glamorous and promising career at Gotham fashion mag Mode.

http://www.variety.com/article/VR111...goryid=14&cs=1

05-01-2008, 06:01 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Lindsay Lohan May Appear on 'Ugly Betty' Afterall After pursuing the jungle cat known as Lindsanius Lohanicus for nearly a year, it appears Ugly Betty may finally have caught its prey. Multiple Ugly sources confirm to me exclusively that the comeback-hungry actress is in advanced discussions to guest-star in the show's May 22 season finale, which is currently in production. But that, my friends, is not the big news. No, the big news is that Betty producers are currently talking to LiLo's camp about bringing her back next season for a sizable arc – and I do mean sizable. We're talking as many as eight freakin' episodes. No doubt ABC is looking at the ratings mileage CBS got out of Britney Spears' How I Met Your Mother cameo and is hoping Lohan can perform the same magic for Betty, which, despite firing on all cylinders creatively this season, has seen its viewership tumble by double digits. Depressing, I know. Specifics on Lohan's character are still being finalized, but the original idea was to have her play a hapless fast-food worker that Betty befriends. Not sure if that would still be the plan. Now, I know you Betty fans were initially resistant to the prospect of a Lindsay-Betty confab, but in light of the show's recent ratings woes, are you warming to the idea? I certainly am. http://community.tvguide.com/blog-en...dsay/800038711
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05-01-2008, 06:09 PM	#2
TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,591	Eight episodes? Jeez, why not just make her a regular? Lindz could probably use a steady paycheck.
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05-03-2008, 09:04 PM	#4
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	It's official... Lindsay Lohan reported for duty on "Ugly Betty" on Saturday. Thesp's long-rumored deal for an extended guest shot on the ABC dramedy closed earlier this week, and it calls for Lohan to appear in the May 22 season finale and five episodes of next season. Insiders confirmed that Lohan's first day of shooting was Saturday. It's understood that Lohan plays an old schoolmate of America Ferrera's Betty Suarez character. Lohan's character was not particularly nice to Betty back then, but when the two bump into each other in the finale, Lohan's character is down on her luck, in sharp contrast to Betty's glamorous and promising career at Gotham fashion mag Mode. http://www.variety.com/article/VR111...goryid=14&cs=1

05-03-2008, 06:06 AM	#3
waichingliu81 debbie allen Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 28, 2006 Location: london, england, UK Posts: 4,347	this show is getting boring. the storylines are dull. how's about instead or recruiting these so called guest celebs, lindsay lohan, naomi campbell, they come up with better and funnier storylines and scripts? because the second season has been nowhere near as brilliant as the first- and yet i am saying this as a ugly betty fan