In addition to the gay rumors surrounding Chuck and the stylish summer fashions of the cast, one interesting lip-lock came to light thanks to the promotional photos released yesterday by the CW in advance of Gossip Girl's Season 3 premiere.

It looks like Gossip Girl's Carter Baizen (Sebastian Stan, who dates Leighton Meester in real life) is getting close to Blake Lively's Serena van der Woodsen.

Those of us who follow the behind-the-scenes photos from the set on a daily basis were not surprised to see this. But still, who is Carter Baizen, really?

From what we know of him through Seasons 1 and 2, he may not be the most reliable-seeming fellow, but even if you don't trust Carter, you'd better get used to him.

E! says he is a major figure in the first seven episodes of Season 3!

Moreover, while nothing's set in stone right now, it's likely that on top of the early-season run, he will recur heavily throughout the year in some capacity.

What do you think Season 3 holds for Carter? Are you excited about him playing a bigger role on Gossip Girl this season? Comment away!

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