Melinda Clarke Returning to 'CSI' As Lady Heather, 'Jersey Shore' Star Signs With TNA Wrestling and More
by Chris Harnick, posted Feb 24th 2011 1:30PM
Melinda Clarke is strapping on the leather for a return to 'CSI.' Clarke's fan-favorite character, Lady Heather, will appear in an April episode, according to Entertainment Weekly.In the episode, the 'CSI' team investigates human pets. Yep, human pets. There's a murder in that subset of the dominatrix world and Lady Heather is called to consult on the case.
'CSI' creator Anthony Zuiker co-wrote the episode.
Lady Heather was last seen in 2008. Clarke is now a regular on The CW's 'Nikita.'
In other TV news ...
• 'Two and a Half Men' will tape with a live studio audience when Charlie Sheen returns. Despite some conflicting reports about a tropical vacation, Warner Bros. has ordered the show back into production on Tuesday with a taping on Friday. [Los Angeles Times]
• Chandra Wilson is stepping behind the camera of 'Grey's Anatomy' again. Wilson will direct this season's 20th episode. She has previously directed the show three times. [TV Guide]
• Natalee Holloway's mom will star in a Lifetime reality series. Beth Holloway will star in the 10-episode unsolved crime series 'Vanished With Beth Holloway.' The network has also ordered 'Justice for Natalee Holloway,' a sequel to its TV movie based on Natalee Holloway. [Deadline Hollywood]
• Angelina Pivarnick has reportedly signed a deal with TNA Wrestling. The former 'Jersey Shore' star will participate in a tag-team match with TNA's Cookie. [TMZ]
• Henry Simmons has joined 'Man Up.' Also landing pilot deals are: Leslie Odom Jr. in 'Poe,' Joy Osmanski has joined 'Family Album,' and Harish Patel has landed a role in ABC's 'My Freakin' Family.' [Deadline Hollywood]
• Comedians Stephen Guarino and Randall Park have signed talent holding deals. Guarino is with CBS and Park with NBC. [Deadline Hollywood]

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