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Well, if you were still wondering which guy sweet Betty Suarez would end up with on Ugly Betty — Christopher Gorham’s nerdy Henry Grubstick or Freddy Rodriguez’s persistent Giovanni “Gio” Rossi — keep wondering because a recent cast development has made the answer all too clear … which guys she won’t end up with.

It seems all of the recent rumbling about Gorham not wanting to relocate with the award-winning series from California to New York were true. So true, in fact, that Gorham is officially leaving the show, allegedly never to return, in order to star on CBS’ upcoming midseason horror drama Harper’s Island. Let me just say I’m thrilled.

Don’t get me wrong — Gorham’s Betty gig was great. But I first got to know the actor well during the earlier stage in his career when he was tackling roles on short-lived but interesting science-fiction series like Jake 2.0 and Odyssey 5. Sure, he’s an actor of many talents capable of working in many genres, but I look forward to seeing him on a show in one of my preferred genres.

Apparently, Betty won’t have the chance to hook up with Gio, either, since in-demand Rodriguez is reportedly slated to return for only one episode next season. Instead, Betty will have a shot with new character Jesse, played by new recurring cast member Val Emmich (Cashmere Mafia).

If history is any guide, however, the relationship will be rocky and filled with lots of angst, or at least enough to drag it out for as long as possible while Betty fans rehash every detail.

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