Ugly Betty

This much we know: Ugly Betty has been canceled.

This much, of course, we're still waiting to find out: How will the series say goodbye?

Because ABC has also reduced the number of fourth season episodes from 22 to 20, series creator Silvio Horta must wrap up years' worth of storylines in a short amount of time. How will he do so? For starters:

“The braces are coming off,” he told Entertainment Weekly of a March episode. “There’s a big fantasy element to it. We’ll ask the question, ‘What if Betty had perfect teeth?'"

Professionally, Betty will be offered a new job that “may take her away from Mode,” said Horta. “We’re going to see how that impacts the people she works with as well as her family.”

What else can viewers expect as this unique show winds down?

• Justin will kiss a man.
• Wilhelmina’s first love (played by Brian Stokes Mitchell) shows up.
• Amanda will hook up with Daniel's half-brother.
• There will be a wedding.

What else could fans ask for? Well, many more seasons of the show, as well as a resolution to Betty's love life. The former is no longer an option, but will the latter come into play this spring?

Tune in. Find out. We certanly will.

One cannot help but feel sad about the impending doom of Ugly Betty. Especially since this show gives Wednesday nights something fun, edgy, and different to watch.

Last night, on "Chica and the Man," Wilhelmina's impersonator stole the show - then Wilhelmina herself stole it right back.

How awesome was it that no one except Betty's weird cat loving followers could tell that Wilheldiva Hater was a drag queen? Even Daniel was fooled by this beautiful man. I loved the ending when Wilhelmina got on stage and performed Man Eater. It showed that beneath her rough and cold exterior somewhere deep deep down inside, she really is not that bad of a person.

It was nice to see that Amanda got a promotion as well. Although, I kinda like that she is the receptionist. Mostly, receptionist get portrayed by people who are dumb and cute - and Amanda is probably one of the smarter people on the show. 

Speaking of Amanda, who knew Daniel and Amanda were back in the sack? I like their term for it too - "fun buddies". In fact, who wouldn't want a "fun buddy"? Everybody needs somebody sometimes - but one can't help but see past Daniel's quick impulses.

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It's not shocking, but it's still sad: ABC has canceled Ugly Betty.

Both the network and the show's producers have confirmed this season will be the last, but there's still is a slight silver lining:

Writers have been given enough time to craft a series finale, as executive producer Silvio Horta and ABC president Steve McPherson wrote in a statement: 

“We’ve mutually come to the difficult decision to make this Ugly Betty’s final season, and are announcing now as we want to allow the show ample time to write a satisfying conclusion. We are extremely proud of this groundbreaking series, and felt it was important to give the fans a proper farewell."

Before this unique show goes off the air, we hope it at least answers the following questions:

1. Will Daniel and Betty ever get together?
2. Will Matt come back for Betty?
3. Will Wilhelmina and Connor get together?

What questions or issues do you need Ugly Betty to resolve before it goes away forever?

** UPDATE: Producers have confirmed the series will end... with a wedding! Who do you think will walk down the aisle?

Bad news for Ugly Betty fans: there is no new episode this week.

Good news for Ugly Betty fans: we have a piece of casting news to get excited about.

Tony Award-winning actor Brian Stokes Mitchell is joining the cast in the potentially recurring role of Wilhelmina’s ex-boyfriend, Don.

The actor will debut in February and, according to Entertainment Weekly, is the polar opposite of Vanessa Williams’ self-absorbed character: Don is grounded, well-intentioned and blue collar.

Mitchell last appeared on the small screen in a 2002 episode of Crossing Jordan.

If she's half as funny as she was on Arrested Development, we'll be tuning in...

Liza Minnelli has landed a recurring role on Ugly Betty. As first reported by Fox News, the veteran actress will recur on the ABC as Lena Korvinka, Mark Indelicato's high school drama teacher.

"There were massive rumors last year, then again in early January that Liza was being courted for the show, but Liza originally hadn't planned to do [it]," said an insider, adding:

Ugly Betty producers presented her with a great offer and a hilarious story and they kept coming back to her. She's going to be playing an outrageous drama teacher and it is going to be fun! Liza is excited to be playing another off-the-wall character like Lucille 2 on Arrested Development."

On other Ugly Betty casting news, Kristen Johnson reprises her role as Helen on next week's episode.

On this week's episode, "Blackout!", there is nothing like a city-wide blackout to mix things up!

Who would have ever guess Wilhelmina and Daniel to have a semi-make-out session? (Obviously we knew it was coming from the previews, but still!) It was great to see Wilhelmina punch Daniel in the face.

But, did we catch something at the end? That look she gave Daniel clearly meant something. Did this kiss open the door to a potential new office romance?!

We think that Betty's optimism can get kind of annoying, especially when you are in Marc's position. His chips are down and it looked like there was no hope. Although, having a Betty around in these negative times proves that it pays to be positive. She wouldn't let Marc give up - and it landed him a  new position at Mode!

We were so happy to see Bobby and Ignacio finally getting along. It looks like Bobby has made his way into the hearts of all the Suarez's now! Hopefully, since they are sans baby, Bobby will still be the man that he has proven himself to be. What can we say, we are most definitely Team Bobby!

I am not sure if we give Amanda as much attention as her character deserves. She is definitely one of the funniest people on Ugly Betty - always saying or doing something completely ridiculous. That is why we love her so! It has been a while since she's landed a beau. We think it is about time to bring in a new love interest!

We leave you with a couple of our favorite Ugly Betty quotes from last night. This week we have to give it up to Amanda:

Amanda: I'm so getting another chimp out of this! | permalink

Amanda: Like a month to the flame burned by desire. | permalink

Amanda: Betty's voice brought darkness to all the land. | permalink

Newly single Betty tries to be neighborly by planning a karaoke party in her apartment building.

Trouble always seems to follow Betty - her building is robbed, and it’s sort of her fault. Poor Marc! Something that was irreplaceable was stolen in the robbery.

Meanwhile, Daniel and Wilhelmina are back at it - just like cat's and dog's fighting with each other. So, Amanda tricks them into attending couple's counseling. Frank Whaley guest stars as their Dr. Sparks.

Although Bobby has changed and become the man Hilda needs, Ignacio refuses to accept Bobby.

Everything for everyone changes when a citywide blackout hits New York. Here is an early look at what's ahead via the following photos from "Blackout!" Click on each to enlarge...

Ugly Betty fans may need to observe a moment of silence in memory of Matt and Betty.

According to Entertainment Weekly, Rich Sommer has landed a potentially recurring role on the ABC series. The Mad Men star will play Jimmy, a love interest for the show’s suddenly-single main character.

A fireman, Jimmy will go on “the date from hell” with Betty, as described by a show insider. He'll debut in March.

We love Betty and Matt together. So on this week's installment, "Back In Her Place" we were naturally quite saddened by Matt's decision to leave town and head to Africa.

Sure! Saving lives and helping the planet is wonderful and great food for the soul - blah blah blah - and I suppose it was never definite that he would be out of her life for good, but yes, this was a very sad one for us. Our only hope now is for Betty and Daniel to finally hook it up! (Preview wise, how weird is it that Wilhelmina and Daniel might lock lips!?)

The overall episode was very uniting. Everything kind of had a meaning. And one common theme was making you walk a mile in someone else's shoes. Obviously, the most hilariouspart was seeing Betty be torchered by Wilhelmina's antics. Everyone loves a good torcher fest now and then, right? Or our we a little bit too S&M?

Either way, the episode really was about the heart having to say good-bye. One part we really had trouble with understanding is why Connor had to let Wilhelmina go? I agreed with Wilhelmina that if he really loved her then why wouldn't he just do what she made her happy? Would it really have been that difficult to carry on the way they have been?

So, all in all, the episode was very sad for us to watch. The one silver lining throughout it had to be Bobby. Wow! What a hunk of beef turned awesome man he is! He really came through and made us believe that he will not only be a good parent, but perhaps the lobster Hilda has always searched for!

There were some great Ugly Betty quotes from last night, but there was one that really tied up the episode and had great meaning for us. Because it was so great, we leave you with just this one.

Betty: I've had to say good-bye more times than I may have liked, but everyone can say that. And no matter how many times we have to do it - even if it's for the greater good, it still stings. And although we will never forget what we've given up, we owe it to ourselves to keep moving forward. What we can't do is live our lives afraid of the next good-bye because chances are they are not going to stop. The trick is to recognize when a good-bye can be a good thing - when it's a chance to start again. | permalink

This Wednesday brings an all new episode of Ugly Betty. And by the looks of it, a whole new Betty too! Looks like lady got her braces off!

This has to be the silver lining in her dark cloud because this week is supposed to be Betty's worst week EVER. 

The episode will have Betty recounting all the horrible things Wilhelmina puts her through to Mr. Z (guest star Fisher Stevens). However, she will not let Wilhelmina get the best of her. Throughout all of the evil experiments, Betty will prevail. 

Meanwhile, Bobby treats a hormonal Hilda to some pampering during "Hilda Week," and Wilhelmina makes a conjugal visit to an incarcerated Connor.

Checkout some preview pictures below of what is to come! Don't forget to tune in Wednesday night at 10 p.m.! We can't let this amazingly funny show get the ax!