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'Glee's' Chris Colfer on Kurt's return to New Directions, plus: Will Kurt and Blaine be prom kings?
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We all breathed a sigh of relief when Kurt and Blaine had their long-anticipated real first kiss in this week's episode of "Glee." Zap2it was on the scene at the "Glee" PaleyFest event on Wednesday night when Executive Producer Ryan Murphy assured us that it was the real deal."Yes," he says. "Kurt and Blaine are boyfriends."
That doesn't mean it's going to be all duets and shopping at the Gap from here on out, of course, Executive Producer Brad Falchuk reminds us, "What happens when people start dating? Everything goes bad, right."
The next major episode for Kurt and Blaine will be the prom episode, which Murphy tells us is inspired by real-life events. "That story is ripped from the headlines," he says. "Can you imagine two boys wanting to go to the prom in Ohio?"
Chris Colfer winces at the thought. "Oh, well then, you know right there." Though there were rumors that this may be the year McKinley High has two prom kings, it's sounding increasingly unlikely.
"Here's the thing," Colfer muses. "Would a school actually have two crowns waiting just in case? I know my high school would not." Of course, Kurt may not object to wearing the Prom Queen tiara. "He does have a collection, doesn't he," Colfer laughs.
And yes, by the way, we did say the McKinley High prom. Colfer let slip during the panel discussion that Kurt will be headed back to McKinley High - and the New Directions - before nationals. He's a little bit sad about leaving behind his new friends, the Dalton Warblers, who he says he's grown close to in real life.
"I'm going to miss them horribly," he says, "but I'm glad to be back."
Despite their competition, Murphy says that the Dalton Warblers and the McKinley New Directions kids are all friends. They're so close, in fact, that we can expect the Warblers to perform at the prom, with Blaine on lead, no doubt.
Blaine won't become a McKinley High student, though... at least, not yet. Murphy confirms that in Season 3, Blaine will try out for New Directions. Um, we think he's pretty much a shoo-in, unless his vocal chords are in a terrible accident over the summer. This is also a good sign for Darren Criss' status on the show -- he still hasn't officially been signed as a Season 3 series regular, despite rumors.
In the meantime, the new couple will have to cross county lines to see each other. "Distance makes the heart grow fonder, right, that's what they tell me," Colfer says. "Even if they do go through some bumps in the road, it'll be very realistic."
Sound off in the comments section, Gleeks! Are you glad Kurt and Blaine are official, or were you holding out hope for another outcome? Do you think Blaine will make a good New Directions member, or will he upstage them all? How will our boys fare at the prom?
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My high school actually had a very interesting prom, and we made national headlines because of it, in which the prom king and queen were named a gay male and lesbian female.. and the two of them swapped crowns during the 'ceremony'. I remember our school got so upset over it - mostly teachers and parents - and it became a huge deal. It's prom, it's not like their getting marri... oops =)
I am so happy that Kurt and Blaine are finally officially together. They are my favourite glee couple - and possibly my favourite couple on television right now. They're romance was written and acted so beautifully I hope that they are the lasting couple on the show, despite any bumps and dips that come their way. Fantastic article. I'll vote Kurt and Blaine for prom kings, absolutely!
Their... not they're. I need an editor to look over my work before I post anything.
The "Blaine and Kurt go to Prom" storyline is an obvious way to go. And now that they are a couple, well the only way to make a story is to have some bumps in the road. The only thing I wait for with any real anticipation is seeing Dave Karofsky join ND. He is the most interesting character on the show and the best actor.
Fanfiction.net is going to explode after this.
I thought they had established that his new school was super liberal when it comes to gay kids. Why would there be an issue at the prom?
Really hoping that Blaine transfers too at some stage. Want to see him mixing with the other ND cast.
I'm so happy for Kurt...
If/when Blaine does end up in New Directions, it'll be interesting to see how he handles not being the star of everything. I predict an epic Rachel/Blaine power struggle.
As for prom: LOOK OUT FOR KAROFSKY!
Had to say that. I do think, seeing the amount of homophobia among the football players, it would be hard for a gay couple to be voted in. That said, it seems like one of those implausible-yet-awesome things Glee would do, and I cannot wait for the prom episode.
The bumpy road: I would complain if they DIDN'T have as rough a relationship as everyone else. If they do have problems, though, and when/if they break up, I hope it's Kurt who ends it. I do NOT want to see any more Kurt-tears, and I am so, so sick of his always being the victim of everything. Aaand- before we start these problems, can they please be happy for a while? Pleeease?
Kurt at McKinley: Thank goodness. Kurt must be feeling so repressed, having to wear a uniform.
And that's how I... see it.
mmmm. So the Warblers lose and then Kurt gets to go back to ND? Not sure about that.
Isn't he like the sweetest actor ever. Some actor have an ego with this much success, but not Chris. He just seems so down to earth and grounded. Nice to see!!!