"Mother" creator says Britney Spears may return next season

from the hollywood reporter

Britney Spears could do third 'Mother' visit
Show's co-creator says she could return next season
By James Hibberd

Three times may be the charm for Britney Spears and "How I Met Your
Mother."

With Spears making her second guest appearance on the abruptly popular
CBS comedy, the show's co-creator Craig Thomas tells THR.com that
Monday's episode was written to leave the door open for the pop singer
to make a return appearance next season.

"She was better than the first time and I think the fans will enjoy it
because her return answers a larger mystery set up earlier in the
series," Thomas said. "So there's a good plot reason why she's there.
And when people watch Britney's second appearance on the show they'll
see that the door is still open for her to come back."

Spears first visit resulted in "Mother" hitting its highest rating
ever. The show has since maintained an elevated audience level
compared to last year. Once considered on the bubble for a fall
renewal, the critically acclaimed comedy is now considered a lock to
return next season.
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