The onset of Summer also means the return of my Five Questions [1] series, in which I take a look back at the most recent seasons of some favorite TV shows and pose some hypothetical questions about their future. Today's questions are for Ugly Betty [2], which will start its third season in the Fall.

1. Is it time for a new focus other than Betty's love life? In the season finale [3], Betty was left choosing between a trip abroad with Gio and a lifetime with Henry in Tucson. I think it's fairly obvious that instead of choosing either guy, she's going to choose herself. But with the recent casting news [4] that Betty might get yet another love interest added to the mix, I'm worried that a love triangle-turned-square will be too much. I'm secretly hoping that Betty just chooses Gio and then we get to move on. Betty's too smart for this constant tug of war between guys. Even more intriguing is the fact that the actor who plays Henry, Christopher Gorham, just signed on to star on a new CBS drama this Fall [5].
2. Will shooting in New York City give the show a new look and feel? It's always struck me as funny that Ugly Betty takes place within the high fashion industry in New York when the set design screams L.A. I've never quite gotten a Devil Wears Prada [6] vibe from the show. I'm curious if shooting on the streets of New York will give Betty a new edge that might inject some energy into its third season. Or perhaps we won't even be able to tell, given that the move was primarily intended to save money [7].

Three more questions, so .

3. Are you prepared for Daniel the dad? We learned at the end of last season that Daniel — shocker! — knocked up some model once upon a time and now he has a kid. He was also completely squeezed out of business at Mode, so presumably the new season will pick up with Daniel devoting himself to being a good father. I think there is room for fun moments as he sorts out raising a kid, but frankly, I enjoy Daniel the player and I wonder if this dad stuff will get old fast.
4. Is Hilda's man a sleaze or a soul mate? Place your bets now. D'oh! If there is one thing that breaks my heart and makes me yell at my TV, it's Hilda getting jerked around by men! I was sad to find out that her hot coach love interest is married (sort of). We're left wondering if the guy is a total waste of her (and our) time, or if that was just the writers having fun with cliffhangers. I'm not sure how much I like the guy, but I want Hilda to be happy so I hope they do right by her!
5. Would the show be the same without Alexis? Rumors have swirled that the character of Alexis Meade will begin to get phased out due to Rebecca Romijn's new status as a recurring actor [8] on the show instead of a series regular. I like Alexis as a villain and I like Alexis as part of the Meade clan. Either way, it's great for Daniel to have a sister/brother and if she leaves, I can't help but think there will be a big gaping hole in the show.

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