Spoilers "Saison 7"

Question: Do you hate Smallville, is that why you're ignoring the show? Or do you hate me? — Meredith

Ausiello: If those are my only two choices I'm gonna have to go with hating you. Now simmer yourself before I slap the hysterical out of you, 'cause I've got some major Smallville prattle. My super-moles just dropped a treasure trove of intel related to the Sept. 27 season premiere on my desk, and here are the highlights:

* By the middle of the premiere, one woman will be officially pronounced dead.

* Lex will find himself in a watery situation that harkens back to the original pilot... only this time, it's another alien saving his life.

* Those folks who hated Jimmy will be happy to see that he grows a major spine and sucker-punches a certain Young Man of Steel.

* Bizarro Clark will get his hands on Lois... and she'll kind of like it.

* Expect massive effects after a dam burst brings out Clark's, um, hottest power.

* By the end of the episode, the new girl in town will be ready for her close-up.

Question: Please tell me Chloe will be back on Smallville this season! Please! She is one of the reasons I actually like the show. — Logan S.

Ausiello: She'll definitely be in the opening episode. But you might want to find some other reasons, just in case.

Question: I need Smallville spoilers!!!!!!! — Brett

Ausiello: Actually, I believe what you need is a keyboard with an exclamation key that doesn't stick. What you want is Smallville scoop. See the difference? Make note of it. Anyway, when Dean Cain shows up later this season, he'll be sharing scenes with Lex, Clark and Chloe. (Oops, did I just give something away?) Also, at the end of the season premiere, Lana will take a page from Sydney Bristow's spy manual.

AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL WINNER EVA MARCILLE GUEST STARS — Kara (Laura Vandervoort) desperately wants to make friends and fit in on Earth, but Clark (Tom Welling) tells her to keep a low profile until she can get her powers under control. Despite his warnings, when the “Miss Sweet Corn” beauty pageant comes around, Kara signs up and meets the competition – Tyler (Eva Marcille), Carly (Elisa King) and Tempest (Christine Chatelain) – three meteor-infected vixens who plan to use their powers to steal a treasure map to the hidden Smallville time capsule. After Tyler witnesses Kara using her powers, the girls pretend to be her friends, but are really planning to use her for their devious plan. Kristin Kreuk, Michael Rosenbaum, Allison Mack, Aaron Ashmore and John Glover also star. Whitney Ransick directed the pilot written by Holly Harold.

David from Huntington Beach, California: Any scoop on Smallville?

When Lana returns to Smallville, she will be making the Kent farm her permanent residence.


Trisha from Seattle: Give me some Clana scoop!

Look for some good Clana kissing soon after Clark finds out Lana is alive. Also, look for a little Lana jealousy to rear its ugly head around episode five, when Clark becomes friendly with a beautiful actress.

"Just a little giddy good news to help ring in the new season of Smallville, which starts tomorrow night.

Reliable insiders tell me—and the CW confirms—that James Marsters (swoon, Buffy's Spike) is returning for four episodes of the superseries during the new season.

We last saw Marsters's character, Dr. Milton Fine (aka Brainiac), in Smallville's fifth season finale.

While it's unclear exactly how James is returning, I can tell you he's reprising the exact same character, he's returning to set very soon and his episodes"

Question: I've heard rumors that Clark and Chloe will share a lip-lock early on in the season on Smallville. True or false? — Meg

Ausiello: It's true… about the rumors, anyway. Unfortunately, exec producer Al Gough isn't confirming or denying 'em. He did, however, tell my colleague Damian Holbrook that "Lois is going to get a job at the 'Planet,' which puts her in contention with Chloe." Gough also spilled some super-scoop on this season's Clana reunion: "She knows the secret, all the cards are on the table, so we're going to play their relationship honestly. But now that she's been married to Lex and that relationship has scarred her, the question becomes, 'What sort of secrets is she bringing to the relationship?' You will definitely see some reversals. You'll definitely see a darker Lana."

Smallville spoilers please? — Denise

Ausiello: That "darker" Lana that exec producer Al Gough's been teasing? Turns out, Little Miss Lang's got a touch of embezzler in her. Also, Clark receives a veddy interesting gift at the end of the Oct. 25 episode. Here's a hint: It's neither black not white, but it is red all over