Gossip Girl fans, read the following spoiler carefully, then exhale:

Despite reports of casting calls for hot new Chuck Bass playthings and rumors of his relationship with Blair Waldorf crumbling before it even begins, the sexy Gossip Girl couple will be together when the season starts, and won't break up anytime soon.

You may now resume breathing.

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