Earlier today, we speculated how long Serena stays in L.A. on Season 5 of Gossip Girl. If this report of a possible romance is true, she may not want to leave.

TV Line reports that Brian J. Smith is joining the cast as a chef named Max.

Viewers will first encounter Max in the fifth season premiere September 26, and his scenes will take place in Los Angeles, where Serena spent the summer.

While Blair's impending marriage to Louis promises to dominate much of the early season plot, Serena is very much an open book. What do the producers have in mind?

Other reports have hinted that a romance between Serena and a priest may also be in the scandalous works this fall. What do you think will happen with S and Max?

Leave a comment and discuss these potential Gossip Girl developments!

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