Attention, One Tree Hill fans:

Chad's been replaced. That's right - if you're as big an OTH fan as I am, you're both trauamtized and loving the news. OTH will be back next season, but as you already know, without Chad Michael Murray or Hilarie Burton. Guess that ride off into the sunset worked out well for them, eh? I'm still sad because I loved, loved, LOVED Lucas Scott's voice-overs!

But I may be able to get over it because super-hunky Robert Buckley is set to replace Chad. Robert will play Clayton, the wealthy, spoiled agent to NBA-bound Nathan Scott (played by James Lafferty).

I will miss Chad (I mean, seriously, have you looked at that adorable face?), but I'm hoping the storylines stay strong because they've been awesome ever since the gang graduated from Tree Hill High. But here's my question - will they ever make Stephen Colletti or Kate Voegele full time cast members? Not only do I love Kate's tunes, their characters' blossoming love is so fun to watch! The cuteness on the show just makes me happy!

So, you guys tell me - what do you think of OTH's newest cast members? What do you think will happen next season? Do you want to see more of Kate and Stephen, aka Mia and Chase? And most importantly - are you still watching? I'd love to know, so fill me in!

<3 <3,
Emily, J-14 Editor

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