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Exclusive: Michael Ausiello Is Moving On!

The great philosopher Sheryl Crow once said sang, "A change will do you good." And I sure hope she knew what she was talking about, because I'm standing on the precipice of a doozy.After eight fraktastic years with TV Guide  the best of my career  I've made the toughest decision of my life: To move on to new challenges at Entertainment Weekly. No tears, please. (I'm sure Elisabeth Rohm has shed enough for all of us.) TVGuide.com and TV Guide magazine will be fine without me. Great, in fact. I'm leaving behind so many voracious scoophounds that you may not even realize I'm gone. (Plus, the office's monthly diet Snapple bill is sure to go down substantially.)Before I go, though, I wanted to express my unsmurfing gratitude to you guys, for the hundred million things you've been moved to ask Ausiello. It's because of you and our shared obsession with the tube that I am lucky enough to do for a living what you can only wish you got to I love the most. Sincerely  thanks ...

Wed, May 28, 2008

Wed, May 28, 2008

Exclusive: Michael Ausiello Is Moving On!

Any chance Lauren Graham ...

Question: Any chance Lauren Graham changed her mind about Cupid? Answer: No chance, I'm afraid. But based on some of the other names being tossed around to play Bobby Cannavale's lovah half (********* ***** and ******* ****** to name two), I have every confidence that Rob Thomas will find a worthy successor to Paula Marshall.

Wed, May 28, 2008

Wed, May 28, 2008

Mike, you've missed some ...

Question: Mike, you've missed some serious Moonlight grieving, especially from me. Please tell me there is some truth to the rumors that the Sci Fi channel may be interested in picking up Moonlight. Answer: It's half true. Sci Fi passed on picking up new episodes, but there's still a chance it could air existing episodes. Short story shorter: Keep fighting!  

Wed, May 28, 2008

Wed, May 28, 2008

You cannot be serious with ...

Question: You cannot be serious with this Dream Emmy Ballot. Matthew Fox over Michael Emerson? Puh-leeze! Michael Emerson buries Matthew Fox every single week. It's downright insulting. In order to make it up to me, you must provide some Lost poop, pronto! Answer: We'll find out how Ben turned up in the Tunisia desert in "Shape of Things to Come." And for your information, Michael Emerson entered himself in the supporting actor slot, so he isn't even competing against Matthew Fox. You should be directing your anger at one of these guys: Ted Danson, Matthew Rhys, John Slattery, Donald Sutherland and Michael K. Williams.

Wed, May 28, 2008

Wed, May 28, 2008

Have you ever wondered why ...

Question: Have you ever wondered why Smurfette is the only female Smurf? Answer: Nah. Perhaps you haven't noticed, but I have better things to do with my life.

Wed, May 28, 2008

Wed, May 28, 2008

Just curious, why are you ...

Question: Just curious, why are you such a lame ****? Answer: First person to correctly guess the horrible word Crawford called me wins a limited edition, stainless steel Ausiello Scoop! Send your guesses to askausiello@tvguide.com ASAP!

Wed, May 28, 2008

Wed, May 28, 2008

Dirty Sexy Money dirt please?

Question: Dirty Sexy Money dirt please?Answer: Would you believe Simon Elder has a son? Well, believe it. The demon’s spawn, who we’ll meet early next season, is 17 and is not a big fan of pop’s new girlfriend.

Wed, May 28, 2008

Wed, May 28, 2008

How about throwing me a bone ...

Question: How about throwing me a bone about Heroes? Answer: Casting scoop! Sources confirm to me exclusively that Jessalyn Gilsig is reprising her role as Claire's white-trash mom for five episodes next season.

Wed, May 28, 2008

Wed, May 28, 2008

Nicollette Sheridan's absence ...

Question: Nicollette Sheridan's absence was noticeable on the season finale of Desperate Housewives. I heard that Marc Cherry said that Edie would be gone for awhile, but he could see her coming back in a "few years." Since the show fast-forwarded five years, was that his coy way of saying she'll be back in the fall? Answer: Congratulations Candy — you just answered your very own question! I believe that's only the second time that's happened in AA history. Let's have a round of applause for Candy!

Wed, May 28, 2008

Wed, May 28, 2008

Now that the Grey's finale ...

Question: Now that the Grey's finale has aired, can you tell us which kiss was the "major" one that Shonda Rhimes was talking about? Answer: Based on her morning-after post-mortem, I think she was referring to Mer/Der's big smooch. Personally, the Alex/Izzie kiss was the only one that made me lean into the TV.

Wed, May 28, 2008

Wed, May 28, 2008

You would have to take the ...

Question: You would have to take the week off when NCIS drops three big bombs on all of us. What gives? Answer: What gives is… I'm about to more than make it up to you with the following exclusive mini-Q&A with exec producer Shane Brennan featuring your burning questions about the season finale! Woo-hoo!  • Are they really writing out McGee, DiNozzo and Ziva à la House, or will they all be back next season?! Patrick Brennan: No fan of NCIS will be disappointed when the show returns in September. I promise, we're not doing a House! But strap into your seats, it's going to be a heart stopping ride.... • Please, please, please tell me that they’re not really breaking up the team on NCIS! Lu Ann Brennan: Deep breaths. Everything is going to be fi

Wed, May 28, 2008

Wed, May 28, 2008

I am, of course, voting for ...

Question: I am, of course, voting for you for sexiest male vegetarian celebrity. But who should I vote for sexiest female? Answer: Like you even have to ask? Kristen Bell. Duh.

Wed, May 28, 2008

Wed, May 28, 2008

I just watched an interview ...

Question: I just watched an interview with Patrick Dempsey where he mentions that the next season of Grey's Anatomy will be 30-34 episodes long. Any scoop on that? Answer: Really? He said that? My sources are telling me it'll be closer to 24 episodes.

Wed, May 28, 2008

Wed, May 28, 2008

Thank you so much for the ...

Question: Thank you so much for the reassuring scoop about Jensen Ackles' return to Supernatural (as if any of us ever doubted it, come on!). But what I'm worried about is how much Dean is going to change. Answer: Yeah, well, can't help you there. Dean is going to change. Big time.

Wed, May 28, 2008

Wed, May 28, 2008

Hey, this is your superfan ...

Question: Hey, this is your superfan whose day you made complete at the National Stationery Show last Tuesday. It was so fun to meet you! I immediately called my best friend after I met you and her only response was "You bitch!" What can I say, we're Ausholes through-and-through. Answer: Alright, the rumors are true: I was, in fact, at the National Stationery Show helping my partner launch his sensationally sassy new line of greeting cards, sticky pads and gift tags called Pretty Bitter. (Warning: It's stationery that pushes the envelope — aka, NSFW!) That sort of qualifies as a family emergency. I mean, if I hadn't gone I would have received the world's most personalized Dear John letter.

Wed, May 28, 2008

Wed, May 28, 2008

Long time reader, first time ...

Question: Long time reader, first time questioner: What gives with the ER finale? While I thoroughly enjoyed it, half the cast is either presumed dead or planning on leaving! What is the latest on who is staying and/or leaving? Answer: There will be numerous injuries, but only one death.

Wed, May 28, 2008

Wed, May 28, 2008

I'll take a Big Love ...

Question: I'll take a Big Love scooplet, kind sir. Answer: One of the three Emmy-worthy leads will face a cancer scare this season.

Wed, May 28, 2008

Wed, May 28, 2008

Hope you are enjoyed your ...

Question: Hope you are enjoyed your vacation! In honor of your return, here's a crapload of questions. Is Desperate Housewives casting for Lynette's now-teen terrors? Is Brothers & Sisters casting the role of long-lost Walker, Ryan? Are any Girlfriends characters going to show up on The Game to wrap up their storylines? What's dream Emmy nominee Amy Pietz doing now that Aliens in America is done? Answer: Normally, I'd enforce the "Only one question per Aushole" rule, but considering I left you guys high and dry last week, I'll make an exception just this once. Your answers are as follows: Yes, yes, perhaps, and testing for pilots.

Wed, May 28, 2008

Wed, May 28, 2008

I voted for you on the PETA's ...

Question: I voted for you on the PETA's Sexiest Vegetarian Celebrity poll (like I do every year). Does that earn me some scoop on Moonlight? I heard that the CW might do something with it. What are the odds it will actually happen? Answer: Thanks Marie for reminding everyone that my annual campaign to win PETA's SV honors has begun anew! As you'll recall, Kevin Eubanks edged me out at the 11th hour last year due to Jay Leno's shameless Tonight Show stumping. Help me avoid a repeat of that embarrassing fiasco by circulating this link to your friends/family and their friends and family with the following instructions: Vote for Aus

Wed, May 28, 2008

Wed, May 28, 2008

Grey's scoop, please!

Question: Grey's scoop, please!Answer: I hear someone may be preggers — and that someone shared a red-hot smooch in the finale!

Wed, May 28, 2008

Wed, May 28, 2008

Thanks for all the awesome ...

Question: Thanks for all the awesome Weeds scoopage of late. At the risk of seeming greedy… oh, what the hell, gimme more! Answer: The show has cast the Mexican George Clooney (aka Demian Bichir) to play Mary Louise Parker's new love interest this season. His character, Esteban, is the mayor of Tijuana, and he's described as sexy, dangerous and powerful — the trifecta!

Wed, May 28, 2008

Wed, May 28, 2008

Your life is ****.

Question: Your life is ****. Answer: I've got another stainless steel, limited edition Ausiello Scoop up for grabs! Any guesses as to what my life is, per Scott? E-mail me at askausiello@tvguide.com ASAP!OK, that’s a wrap! Massive apologies again for leaving you guys in the lurch last week. I was honestly taken aback by the sheer intensity of the hostility grief that resulted from my absence. Who knew? (Tee-hee.) Moving forward, I'll try and schedule my "family emergencies" during the off-season. Or not. Let's play it by ear, K?

Wed, May 28, 2008

Wed, May 28, 2008