‘Glee’ season 5 spoilers: Adam Lambert’s first episode will air…
While this may or may not be “old news” depending on who you talk to, we consider it to be worthwhile. Given how much speculation and misinformation has come out about Adam Lambert’s role on “Glee” over the past two months, it’s nice to have a few bits of information that seem to be reasonably set in stone.
The episode we will first see Lambert in is entitled “A Katy and a Gaga,” and it will be the first one that airs after the Cory Monteith tribute episode “The Quarterback.” As for what you’re looking at here in terms of an air date, think November 7. That is almost a full month removed from the last episode, and it allows for enough distance to have passed between the two installments so that emotions can start to heal a little bit. (Just based on Lea Michele’s performance of “Make You Feel My Love” that you can hear at this link, it’ll be a tear-jerker.)
This is going to be a huge episode for the show in terms of its ratings and its future. While a season 6 has already been confirmed by Fox, and it would be very embarrassing for them to go back on that, don’t be stunned to see the show move to Fridays or another night if the ratings slide more after “The Quarterback” airs. That could be the emotional end for many people, at least based on reaction online.
But there is still reason to watch and that reason is Adam! But the photo above is confirmation that he’ll be performing in a “band,” and the line about a Madonna tribute band from Kurt on “Tina in the Sky with Diamonds” is telling. That may not end up being the sort of music that the group performs, but there is a reason that we first heard about it in such a way.
Adam will get at least one big number in the episode (it is his debut after all), and he will also take part in another. “Marry the Night” is the solo performance, which is somewhat ironic given that he praised the music video for this years ago. GleekOutBrasil (a popular fan site and accurate source for songs) has him also doing a group number in “Roar.” We’re hesitant to talk about his actual role, just because we get the impression that the character he may have been originally cast to play before Cory’s death may have changed somewhat, and not for any fault on his part. It’s just that producers had to go back to the drawing board and come up with something new, which is why the original “rival to Kurt” idea may no longer be happening.
Anyway, there’s not that much you can really find out about his role on the show right now, anyway, save for maybe a name. And ultimately, that’s not much to go on or be excited about.
Photo: Twitter / Lea Michele
Elnaz
October 9, 2013 @ 11:43 am
Hi my dear
it`s important for us.
thank you very much,if you see Adam, please say Elnaz love you very much and her wish and her hope is to see you and can to say I love you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dana Brown
October 9, 2013 @ 4:53 am
Can’t wait to see Adam Lambert yay!!! :-D
elKat
October 8, 2013 @ 2:40 pm
Yup, never watched it before, but will now!
Trudy
October 9, 2013 @ 2:18 am
I tried to watch the Beatles tribute episodes but still found the singing to be weak. I want to hear Adam’s “into the stratosphere” voice! I hope this is Adam’s year. After a few Queenbert concerts, Glee, a top 10 hit with Avicii (It’s up to you North American DJs) and a third cd….the sky is the limit
Glitterluv
October 8, 2013 @ 2:49 am
Calendar marked. This summer I caught up on the Glee shows I missed to remember everyone’s story-line . This is exactly where I see Adam. It’s gonna be great!
HEP.
October 8, 2013 @ 2:04 am
Well..finally glad to get some news about Adam and his role of Glee,sorta baffles me why Ryan Murphy is treating it like a state secret,makes no PR sense…but looking forward to seeing Adam on the show,will be a first time viewer…
Lysonyta glambert
October 8, 2013 @ 1:52 am
Missing Adam and queen very much, before I never watch glee, but if it has Adam lambert , I’ll be to watch it .
QueenbertLinda
October 8, 2013 @ 1:40 am
While I am saddened by Corey’s death I hope the original Glee audience will tune in and give their support for the rest of the Glee crew and Demi and Adam. These new characters may help some in the healing process, not that anyone could take his place.
Adam and Demi both are great. Adam will do whatever he is asked to do so I hope they use all his skills, singing, acting, dancing, humor.
SusanSporran
October 8, 2013 @ 1:07 am
I’ve been a Gleek since the beginning but I’m hoping there is enough interest from Glamberts who never watched Glee to have some impact on the ratings which have definitely dropped badly this year. I find myself more interested in the NYC storyline with the characters who were on since the start than I am in the High School storylines with mostly newer characters, but don’t know if that’s a general consensus.
DianaKat
October 8, 2013 @ 12:55 am
Thanks for the spoiler, Matt! Have not liked all the speculation and innuendos by other bloggers! Can’t wait to see Adam on Glee! Woo hooooo!
glamity58
October 8, 2013 @ 12:41 am
Can’t wait to see him on this show. It’s too bad that tragedy struck this show. I hope people will watch, it is a great show and Adam will make it worthwhile.
Sherry
October 8, 2013 @ 12:19 am
No matter..I just want to see that gorgeous face and hear that beautiful voice on my large screen TV. Adam was born to be on the big screen.
Ms. Vickybert ♥
October 8, 2013 @ 12:05 am
I have been a Gleek since day 1 and having Adam Lambert on the show only makes me more excited to watch. Love the music and the fun scenarios. Adam will do the show justice and more people will be exposed to his awesome voice and charismatic personality. It’s a win-win for the show and Adam :-)
barb
October 7, 2013 @ 9:57 pm
I’m not gonna lie. My only interest in Glee is Adam Lambert.
Trudy
October 7, 2013 @ 11:29 pm
Same here. Never have been interested in Glee whatsoever! Love to see Adam and I hope his appearance will send the ratings through the roof.
Lini
October 8, 2013 @ 2:45 pm
Agree with Barb and Trudy, have tried to watch it – last week being most recent but these people (Lea included) cannot sing that well, I don’t think. Adam will certainly out-sing them.
Trudy
October 9, 2013 @ 2:17 am
I tried to watch the Beatles tribute episodes but still found the singing to be weak. I want to hear Adam’s “into the stratosphere” voice! I hope this is Adam’s year. After a few Queenbert concerts, Glee, a top 10 hit with Avicii (It’s up to you North American DJs) and a third cd….the sky is the limit.
Adoraii
October 7, 2013 @ 9:43 pm
I can’t wait adam’s performance with Glee, coming soon Adam , please Adam ??
Limsovita
October 7, 2013 @ 9:41 pm
I’m loving only Adam on glee , I miss only Adam lambert ????
Chanvitou
October 7, 2013 @ 9:38 pm
Adam ;) you are my super singer, I love you with queen ang glee, but I love you perform with queen more than on glee .
Allysa Mentor
October 7, 2013 @ 9:31 pm
Vocally Marry the night, is a great song for Adam to sing.
Sam
October 7, 2013 @ 9:28 pm
Can’t wait to see Adam Lambert on Glee on 7th November!
SweetfourGlambert
October 7, 2013 @ 8:38 pm
Can’t wait to see Adam !!!
Bee Oggy
October 7, 2013 @ 8:32 pm
I can’t to wait Adam perform with glee ;)I guess that, he will be to getting success on His job :)
Monykaly
October 7, 2013 @ 8:23 pm
I’ll want to watch only Adam lambert on glee, I missed his performance very much, he is my real singer that I love forever :)
pr63
October 7, 2013 @ 8:09 pm
never saw “glee” but i guess i’ll have to watch it now!
Sue
October 7, 2013 @ 8:00 pm
Ryan Murphy tweeted that “Adam is joining the cast of Glee.” To me, that sounds like his will be in multiple episodes. He did not tweet that Adam was “doing a guest appearance on Glee,” which to me would mean one or a few episodes. Does anyone know how many episodes Adam will be doing?
Sherry
October 8, 2013 @ 12:21 am
It hasn’t been announced how many episodes but I’d guess we’ll be seeing him a lot after his debut episode on 11/7. Can’t wait.
Carol Hagey
October 7, 2013 @ 7:53 pm
I’ve always loved Glee, but even more now that @adamlambert will be on! He’ll do the show and himself proud! :)
AdamLambertPride
October 7, 2013 @ 7:52 pm
GR8 post! Can”t wait to see Adam 11/7/13 on Glee!!!!
NICKOLASACKLEY
October 7, 2013 @ 6:54 pm
Can’t wait! Go Adam!