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Gabourey Sidibe Hopes for GLEE Guest Spot

By: May. 06, 2010
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'Precious' star, Gabourey Sidibe is among the many stars putting GLEE at the top of their wish list. The 26-year-old is a huge a fan of the show and would love to guest star, according to People.com. On her recent SNL hosting gig, Gabourey surprised viewers by showcasing her singing chops. Her favorite character? Merecedes, played by Sidibe's real-life friend, Amber Riley

Says Sidibe in People: "I love Glee..I live and breathe for Amber Riley - as well as her character Mercedes...But I wouldn't want to have a sing off with Amber because she's actually a friend of mine...She's amazing and fun and it would be so cool to be on the show with her and hang out with the cast. I'm a huge fan."

Recent winner of the People's Choice Award for Best New Comedy and Golden Globe winner for Best Television Series Comedy or Musical, GLEE, the new musical comedy series, follows an optimistic teacher who - against all odds and a malicious cheerleading coach - attempts to save McKinley High's Glee Club from obscurity while helping a group of aspiring underdogs realize their true star potential.

The show, which also garnered Golden Globe recognition, stars Dianna Agron, Chris Colfer, Jessalyn Gilsig, Jane Lynch, Jayma Mays, Kevin McHale, Lea Michele, Cory Monteith, Matthew Morrison, Amber Riley, Mark Salling and Jenna Ushkowitz.

GLEE is produced by Ryan Murphy Television in association with 20th Century Fox Television. Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk and Ian Brennan are co-creators of the series. Murphy, Falchuk and Dante di Loreto serve as executive producers, while Ian Brennan serves as co-executive producer.

GLEE airs on Fox at 9pm Tuesdays.


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