Glee Season 5 Spoilers: Cory Monteith Tribute, Lea Michele's Tweets; Blake Jenner Talks 'Problems' [PHOTOS]
Glee Season 5 spoilers include a Cory Monteith tribute, a feature on drug addiction, a Beatles theme, and a new recurring guest. Lea Michele tweets she's back "home," as Blake Jenner talks about some "problems."
Glee Season 5: It's not the same, but it's still 'Glee'
The show goes on for the Fox dramedy Glee. Season 5 will not be the same without Cory Monteith, but Lea Michele decided she's not quitting the show. After Cory's tragic death, Glee creator Ryan Murphy had hinted to Lea he would understand if she's not keen on reprising her role as Rachel Berry. But the actress said quitting Glee was not an option. Ryan said Lea made a brave decision.
Thank you all for helping me through this time with your enormous love & support. Cory will forever be in my heart. pic.twitter.com/XVlZnh9vOc
— Lea Michele (@msleamichele) July 29, 2013
Blake Jenner told Wetpaint at the recently concluded 2013 Teen Choice Awards, and dished some "problems" at the Glee Season 5 premiere. Earlier, it's been revealed that the first two parts of the new season will carry the Beatles theme. The first two episodes had been written before Cory's death. The premiere will tackle "some good teenage problems," Blake said. "Some good teenage problems, backed up by some good Beatles music." Glee Season 5 Episode 3 is a tribute to Cory Monteith. FOX Entertainment Chairman Kevin Reilly has told E! how the tribute will be presented. "The third episode will write Finn out of the show. That episode will deal directly with the incidents involved with Cory's passing and the drug abuse in particular," Mr Reilly said. Lea Michele is tweeting regularly again after being quiet for a while. It is understood the young actress is still grieving, but she is moving forward albeit with a heaviness in her heart. This tweet is seen as a symbol of her determination to keep her courage amid trials:
Feels so good to be home... #GleeSeason5 pic.twitter.com/wJ8GBG4uZB — Lea Michele (@msleamichele) August 7, 2013
Adam Lambert on Glee Season 5, Find out his Kurt Connection
Speaking on LIVE With Kelly and Michael, Chris Colfer revealed American Idol alum Adam Lambert's participation in Glee Season 5. Colfer plays Kurt, who is now enjoying his life as a New Yorker with roomies Santana and Rachel.
"Adam Lambert is joining the show, and he's going to play my nemesis," Colfer said. "I always wanted to see Kurt be mean. I know no one else does, but it'll be fun for me." So it's Adam's character versus Kurt on Season 5. It remains to be seen whether Santana and Rachel could jump in the fight between two flamboyant characters.
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