::LAST SPOILER WARNING::

I'm still in shock that FOX actually released a press release with such a huge spoiler in it. If you haven't read already (even tho its on TV.com's front page under news) Tony Almeida, previously thought to be dead in Season 5, is going to be alive and well in Season 7. It hasn't been said if he is going to be a series regular or if this will be a guest appearance. Will we merely see a tape of Tony, rather than him actually being alive? Who knows. Only January 13 2008 wll tell us.

I've always thought that Tony Almeida was the best character, not named Jack Bauer, on 24. Carlos Bernard is a great actor who took a pretty standard and bland supporting character that Tony was in season one and turned him into a huge fan favorite. Tony started out being the annoying, pissed off CTU employee who hated Jack and always disagreed with him. He was also around to be a red herring, "is he or isnt he" the mole in the first season. Season two, the writers gave Tony and Michelle a decent background romance story that captivated the fans and propelled him to the forefront. Season three Tony was just a big a character as Jack and from there he never looked back. Season four gave us the most memorable character return in 24 history when Tony swooped in to save Jack and Audrey. Hopefully, Tony's season seven return will be even better than season 4.

I love 24 and will always be a loyal and die-hard fan no matter what they do. I've never missed an episode and I never will. I just hope and pray that the writers have a very intelligent and entertaining way of bringing Tony back and are not just doing this for ratings. Season seven could be one of the best of all time.

Other TV thoughts:

- Can't wait for season two of Heroes to begin next week. I am presently watching the first season since I missed all of it last year. Bought the first season dvd's today and have already blown through the first disc and a half.

- Mentioned it in the last blog, but I am really looking forward to next week's season premiere of Smallville. I've always been a Superman fan and seeing Clark fight Bizarro is going to be great stuff. Also looking forward to seeing what happened to Lana (unlike many fans on here I actually don't mind her and Clark's relationship).

- Been watching a few of Kevin Smith's movies lately and it made me really want the My Name is Earl season premiere to come sooner. Jason Lee is hilarious and I cannot wait for a new season of Earl.