Pushing Daisies creator Simon Fuller has told AfterElton.com that a character on the show is gay. Don’t read anymore if you wish to be surprised….

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“It’s the coroner,” Fuller said, referring to the character played by Sy Richardson. “We were going to slowly expand his character and kind of reveal that he has a little crush on Emerson.”

“I didn’t want to just do another, like, pretty gay person,” Fuller added. “I thought it would be interesting to have an older character be gay.”

We think he’s right. Do you?

The cast and crew of Pushing Daisies made an appearance at this year’s Paley Festival in Hollywood. Good friend Michael Ausiello of TV Guide has the full report, but here are a few fun tidbits from the panel:

Participants: Bryan Fuller (creator), Lee Pace (Ned), Anna Friel (Chuck), Kristin Chenoweth (Olive), Chi McBride (Emerson), Ellen Greene (Vivian), Peter Ocko (coexecutive producer), Dan Jinks (executive producer), Bruce Cohen (executive producer) and frenemy Kristin Dos Santos (moderator).

Kristin’s Choice: Chenoweth chose Daisies over a starring role in Broadway’s Young Frankenstein. “You have these decisions that come along in your career and sometimes they’re not easy,” she said. “But I definitely feel like I made the right one.”

Wish List: Fuller wants Carol Burnett on the show.

Strike Fallout: “I think in the long run, [the break] was a really good thing for the show,” Fuller admitted. “It gave us a chance to look back at the nine episodes and [figure out] what was working and what was not working. The arc of the first nine was a soft, romantic arc. In the second season, we want to do something a little harder and a little more aggressive in the style of storytelling. We learned a lot of lessons.”

Spoiler Alert: Chuck will definitely find out who her real mother is in Season 2. “It’s going to be interesting to see how she reacts to that information,” said Fuller, “and how the Pie Maker tries to control her trajectory and how that will complicate their relationship. There are going to be some nice surprises.”

Whenever the writers’ strike comes to an end, Kristin from E! Online says fans can look forward to some “fantastic stuff” on Pushing Daisies.

As if we’d expect anything less.

Here’s the TV columnist’s take on the future of the show. (Mini Pushing Daisies spoiler warning!)

We’re going to find out that Chuck’s father is still in the picture. Can you hear Ned and Chuck’s hearts mending? Yeah, those two are so not done. I’m also told this knowledge of Chuck’s mama will put Olive in a verrry interesting predicament, as she has to decide whether or not to tell her. Really fantastic stuff coming up after the strike.

No new Pushing Daisies episode tonight. But there is this interesting piece of news:

Television critic/guru Michael Ausiello of TV Guide provided the following scoop about our favorite show during a recent Q&A with fans:

If you thought Molly Shannon was as much a hoot as scheming (and possible killer) taffy merchant Dilly Balsam as I did, then you’re in luck: I’m hearing there’s a chance her role could become permanent. That is, if this strike ever ends!

What do you think Solid addition? Let us know now in the Pushing Daisies forum!

Remember: the next Pushing Daisies episode doesn’t grace our screens until next Wednesday, December 12. It’s also the final show planned this season, until the writers settle their strike.

Here’s some good news, though: “Corpsicle” sounds as witty and entertaining as ever. Here’s the official preview:

After a shocking turn of events, Ned tries to make peace with Chuck. Meanwhile, Emerson tries to get him to concentrate on their latest case: an man found frozen solid. Also, scent expert Oscar Vibenius (guest star Paul Reubens) returns, trying to figure out what’s so different about Chuck and Digby.

Here’s the official summary for this week’s new Pushing Daisies episode:

A vindictive taffy shop owner (guest star Molly Shannon as Dilly Balsam) sets up shop down the street from The Pie Hole, determined to drive Ned out of business by any means necessary.

On the November 28 episode of Pushing Daisies, Molly Shannon guest stars as a rival shop owner.

Here’s an early look at the former Saturday Night Live actress on our favorite show:

The title of this week’s new Pushing Daisies episode is “Smell of Success.” Here’s the official preview for it:

When the assistant to renowned scent expert Napoleon LeNez is found dead after a scratch ‘n’ sniff book explodes, Ned and team investigate whom it was intended for. While Olive continues her campaign to get the Aunts back in the swim of things.

Talk about the series now on our Pushing Daisies forum!

As if you needed a reason to get excited for this Wednesday’s Pushing Daisies episode, check out this mini-spoiler:

In an interview with Playbill, Ellen Greene said that the song she performs in the “Smell of Success” is by Cat Stevens, but she wasn’t too keen on revealing which song it would be. But the actress did say the episode dives deeper into the backstory of her character and Lily Charles (Swoosie Kurtz).

“[Swoosie and I] are such a good matching. It’s just a yin and yang,” Greene said in the interview. “Our story is funny on one level, and another [level] is the sisters’ relationship — our story that you don’t know yet… So it’s a complicated, wonderful relationship. We were so delighted and surprised when we read the script [for the Nov. 21 broadcast, which features direction by Lawrence Trilling].”

Greene also had good things to say about her other Pushing Daisies costars.

“Kristin Chenoweth — unbelievable! I mean, she’s so magical… She’s gorgeous. She’s got a body of life,” Greene said. “Lee Pace… is so dear. When I first saw him, I said he’s like a Gary Cooper. He’s bashful, he’s shy, he’s sensitive, he’s a great actor, he’s beautiful, he’s delicious.

Then there’s Anna. To me, she lights up the screen… She’s also very funny… And she has the obligation, of course, of being the heroine. She’s just such a smart girl, and she’s such a kind-hearted woman… I’m wild for her. And, Chi McBride is the funniest, tenderest, kindest [man]. He’s also really good.”

As previously reported, the writers’ strike may cause the ninth episode of Pushing Daisies to serve as this season’s finale.

We’ve wiped our tears away long enough to check out TV Guide and report on Bryan Fuller’s preview of that episode. He recently told TV critic Michael Ausiello:

Realizing that our ninth episode may be our last for a while if the strike goes on, we amped up the story to have as many balls in the air as possible.”

One of those balls will involve that wee little secret Ned’s been keeping from Chuck, which comes out later this month and causes “things to go haywire” in the finale, according to Fuller.

In that same episode, a surprising link between Chuck and another character will be revealed. And how it’s revealed is as much of a jaw-dropper as the secret itself. (Hint: Think *a**l *a*n** circa 19*4.)