Glee co-creator Brad Falchuk has revealed that fan favourites Lea Michele, Chris Colfer and Cory Monteith may NOT leave the hit US series at the end of season three.
Despite his colleague Ryan Murphy previously stating that their characters - Rachel Berry, Kurt Hummel and Finn Hudson - will be leaving the show, Falchuk has offered Gleeks out there a glimmer of hope that they might still feature in the series.
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Speaking at Comic-Con, Brad explained: "Cory, Lea, Chris are seniors, but they're graduating. Just because they're graduating, it doesn't mean they're leaving the show."
"If you have Lea Michele under contract you're not just going to let her go. I can guarantee here that they are not done with the show after this season."
He went on to dismiss reports that Glee creators were planning a spinoff series about Rachel and Kurt's Broadway dream, stating: "We explored that as a possibility. We're leaning against a spinoff right now. I think we're going to pass."
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Michele has previously addressed the decision for her character to leave show, telling fans on Twitter: "We always knew we'd graduate in real time. It's all part of the plan and it's all good! It's going to make Season 3 amazing!!!"
She added: "To Gleeks everywhere, you're in my heart now and forever. Love u all!!! This is just the beginning!! (sic)"
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