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'One Tree Hill's' Bethany Joy Galeotti is 'absolutely' staying with the show
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Just like the rest of the fans, we're waiting with bated breath to find out if "One Tree Hill's" final season will be picked up for a full season beyond its initial 13-episode order. Fortunately, we can now ease one of your worries.Despite rumors to the contrary, Bethany Joy Galeotti will stay with "One Tree Hill" until the final episode, whenever that may be. Though it was reported that Galeotti planned to leave the show to go on maternity leave if the back nine got picked up, the actress assures Zap2it that the rumors are false.
"I'm absolutely staying!" she laughs. "I'll be here until the bitter end, I'm sure. I don't know where that rumor came from, but I'm not going anywhere." The CW confirms that Haley's sticking around.
Things are looking good for the veteran drama, as The CW recently ordered six additional episode scripts beyond the first 13. Everyone involved, including Galeotti and executive producer Mark Schwahn, has agreed that Season 8 will be "One Tree Hill's" final bow, so hopes are high that the network will give the series a full season to say goodbye.
In each episode of "One Tree Hill" this season, a new artist has covered the theme song, Gavin DeGraw's "I Don't Want To Be." With a back-nine pickup would come an additional treat for fans of Galeotti's band, Everly, which is comprised of herself and collaborator Amber Sweeney.
"We've been asked [to do the opening credits], and we plan to," Galeotti confirms. "We were a little busy for this first go-round, but if we get the back nine, we'll be able to do one."
Keep checking back with Zap2it for more dish from our chat with Galeotti. In the meantime, you can catch a taste of her music on this week's "One Tree Hill" and "Life Unexpected" crossover night, on Tuesday starting at 8 p.m. EST on The CW.
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Great article that addressed some much needed info including if she would stay and if this is the final season for OTH. I'm sad to see it go but hope we get a full season to say goodbye.
I guess this pretty much is her way of saying "yes I am pregnant"
Aww! She's so sweet for staying.
Don't believe it guys!!!!! She will miss episodes during the back 9.
Casey, of course she will probably have to miss episodes, but missing some is better then missing all which is what the fans were the most concerned about.
OTH still needs to end at 13 though.
Thanks for the article.
I'm still holding out hope that
Lucas & Peyton make a return appearance for old times sake...
Even when it's my favorite show...i have to say,that i'm glad that it's going to the end;because with the departures of Lucas,Peyton,Dan,Karen,Deb,Rachel, and the trainer the show it's getting slightly annoying with the new characters and without any psycho to spice the things up.
So glad she is staying. Love Haley and Nathan
Wait I'm confused... did I miss something or is this really OTH's last season? I don't recall hearing anything about this...
Well this is great news!!