I think it's going to be Bart. Yes its obvious, but the other characters are too likeable (i.e. ratings boosters) to kill off. Plus I read on another website that it's a male character.

I think it's going to be Bart as well, if it's true. They've done a lot of stuff during this season to make him more of a villain than they did last season. Last season he just came across as a stern father and a shrewd businessman. Now, with his absences, the weird way he investigated Lily, and the control he's trying to wield, they're making him to be less of a sympathetic character. Plus, by having Lily become a widow instead of a 4-time divorcee, we are more sympathetic to her character when she inevitably starts knocking the boots with Rufus.

It would definitely add some interesting stuff to the story line. Like Chuck inheriting his dad's company, etc.

What about Nate's father? Small enough character to not dent any storylines, big enough to create a new storyline. Blaire feels sorry for Nate, and as she consoles him they knock da boots.

Well, they started to de-villainize Bart last night at the end, make him kind of a nice guy. That will help stir some emotion for his kill off, but I would not through Vanessa out of the ring. They like to make big time drama on this show, and what could be more big time than that... Bart dying doesn't effect ALL the characters... how does that effect Jenny, etc... but Vanessa dying effects them all as they all have some connection to her of sorts at this time...

I'm not sure how close they are planning on staying to the storyline in the books since they've already veered off course quite a bit, but if they're planning to stay somewhat in line with it then I don't think it'll be Vanessa. But I agree that it would definitely impact more people.

Isn't the actress who plays Vanessa really popular among fans?

I'm still going on the Bart Bass thing...Chuck will not inherit as much of Bass Industries as he would have imagined. This will also allow Chuck, who clearly loves being part of a family, to stay connected to Lily, Erik, and Serena in a way he wouldn't be able to if there was a divorce.

My money's on Bart Bass.

YES! And considering how disappointed Bart was in Chuck's interest in the bar in Brooklyn, I think he could totally end up not inheriting as much of the biz as he thinks.

Yes, and Bart leaves it all to someone out of left field, like Eric... that would be a interesting dynamic, Eric vs. Chuck

I still don't think they'll kill off a young person. Bart's death could impact some more than others--ostensibly, Bart would have left the care of Chuck to either his own wife or to close friends. The close friend in mind would be the Archibalds, who clearly aren't in the position to take in anyone. In a crazy TV kind of way, I could see this impacting the Humphreys since Nate is now living with them.

Nate's dad dying doesn't really impact anyone. I think they'll have him come around once in a while to stir up the pot. It's likely that Nate has money from the other side of the family, and I could see the Captain trying to come back for some of that.

I can't wait for tonight! Or tomorrow, since I tend to watch it on the train ride to work on Tuesdays...:)

ALL of Nate's money is from his mother's side. That's why their assets were frozen I think.

We'll see what happens tonight.

did anybody else find jenny's new look kind of annoying? her bangs really bothered me. but the fact that she finally stood up to Eleanor was AWESOME!

I like the hair, I hate the makeup.

You're not into the raccoon look? lol.

I wanted to trim J's bangs a bit and taken away her kohl pencil!!