I'll admit, I haven't tuned into the new "Melrose Place" yet. I want to, I just keep missing it. But from what I've heard from those who have watched it, I haven't missed much. Without Amanda Woodward, the show shouldn't have been allowed to air using the name "Melrose Place", and many fans of the original 90's series were understandably upset when it was revealed this past that Heather Locklear would not reprise her role as the infamously bitchy advertising executive. Well folks, it seems the CW finally came to their senses and offered her enough cash to make a comeback. Heather Locklear will be back on set as Amanda Woodward, starting in the November 17 episode.

Locklear's participation in the new series has been a topic of much speculation since the series was unveiled. Executive producers Todd Slavkin and Darren Swimmer issued a joint statement announcing her return:

"We're ecstatic to have the chance to bring Amanda Woodward back to 'Melrose Place.' "Heather's involvement in the show is something we've been working on for some time as we couldn't imagine creating and producing this show without the iconic character's inclusion"

Interestingly, Locklear was not with the original "Melrose Place" series from the beginning either. She joined the show in 1990 as a guest star near the end of the first season and ended up sticking around for the show's entire seven year run.

Other "Melrose Place" originals reprising their roles in the new series include: Laura Leighton, Thomas Calabro, Josie Bisset and Daphne Zuniga. New faces in the series include: Katie Cassidy, Colin Egglesfield, Stephanie Jacobsen, Jessica Lucas, Michael Rady, Shaun Sipos, and Ashlee Simpson-Wentz.

With Amanda Woodward back on board, the show may actually be picked up for a second season and I'll definitely be tuning in.