
GOSSIP GIRL CASTING SCOOP!

Jan. 6 2009, Published 5:15 a.m. ET
You read it here first! Kate French has been cast in a guest spot on Gossip Girl, the TV Fanatic has learned.
Kate currently stars on The L Word as outrageous actress Nikki Stevens, who is often seen in her birthday suit on the provocative series.
On Gossip Girl, Kate will play Elle, a mysterious nanny who comes to town and gets involved with Ed Westwick’s Chuck Bass.
Elle’s arrival sounds like it’s just in time with Chuck spiraling out of control over his father’s death, and his way hot uncle encouraging his bad habits.
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No word yet on whether Kate be sporting the same lack of wardrobe for her XOXO stint!
Catch Gossip Girl Mondays at 8 p.m. on The CW.
The L Word, final season, kicks off Sunday, Jan. 18 at 9 p.m. on Showtime.