Showrunners think that Finchel is a "fantastic couple"
and they really hope to explore their relationship this season (source)
Brad Falchuk has "no interest" in breaking up Finn
and Rachel this season (source)
“The stories that are coming out are gonna knock your socks off.
It’s gonna be the most extraordinary season.” - Dante DiLoreto
Season 3 is supposed to be a 24-episode season
“The relationship between Rachel and Finn seemed to be taking off
during the season finale. And fans of the adorable couple will be happy to
know that things have gone well over the summer break.” (source)
Looks like someone’s about to get a recruitment letter to play ball.
(Hmm, wonder who THAT could be?) Murphy also wants a 30-something
man to play Johnny, a “tall big dude who is an Ohio State football recruiter.”
This, too, will be a major recurring role.
"I have a feeling and I hope that they'll just kind of keep us together for awhile and, you know, when we left off, the finale of last year, we were, you know, she was telling him "I want to go to New York. That's where I'm going to go when I graduate," and I think that they'll hopefully stay together and, you know, I feel like that's going to be the sort of deal breaker. But maybe not. Maybe he'll...we'll see." - Lea on Finchel
"I know I'm going to have some great stuff with Darren Criss," she said. "I know I'm going to be in the school musical, I can't say what it is though. So for me, I know some little things. I'm really excited about them. I think the Rachel and Finn thing will be kind of a mature storyline between the two of them. Less of on and off breakups and more of an honest thing — she wants to go to New York, she wants to leave this small town." - Lea (source)
Lea Michele teased that the songs in the “back to basics” season 3 are “a lot of songs that have not been on the charts in a while and have been hits in the past. I love doing things like that."
“Will Finn and Rachel be happy when Glee returns? — Joshua
NATALIE: Yes! “You pick up with them as a couple,” Lea Michele tells us. “I have a feeling that they’re just going to be settled this year. They did talk a lot about Rachel in the final episode of last season, of her wanting to go to New York and not knowing where he’s going to go, so I think that’s going to be a lot of the issues between them this year, and not so much of the Rachel/Puck and Finn/Quinn stuff.” Gearing up for a possible career on New York City’s Great White Way, Rachel will join the school musical this season.”
"I've heard it's gonna be back to basics, you know back to a very traditional idea of Glee. A lot less guest stars, more focus on the central cast members." - Cory
“I think I would like them to make up their minds. I’m very confused. One night she’s making out with this person, and then she’s making out with that person… I’m very happy that they’re together. I love not only Rachel and Finn, but I love working with Cory [Monteith], so much so that I’d like them to stay together if so much so that I’d like them to stay together if they’re going to stay together. I don’t know what’s going to happen though… But I think the decision maker is going to be whether or not he, when she graduates from high school, follows her or doesn’t follow her.” - Lea
“He’s there, handsome as ever [Laughs], but I think we’re still paying for it [the kiss] a little bit. It seems like the two of us are still together in the first episode, but you never know with Finn and Rachel what could possibly happen.” — Lea Michele on Finn & Rachel relationship status. Any fallout from the kiss on stage? (source)
What can you tease about what’s going on with Rachel and Finn? Fans love those two together!
LM: "Yeah, we’re great. We’re happy. I love talking about it like it’s my relationship. We’re going strong, and you know, we’re just at this point a solid couple. I think the drama is gone and now we’re just, you know, together, which is really nice."
So what do Rachel’s East Coast dreams mean for Finn? It turns out Finn doesn’t really have his future in focus just yet. “It hasn’t been determined where Finn is applying yet but Rachel is pushing the issue,” Michele says. “She really wants him to get on top of it.”
“Finn is trying to figure out where he wants to take his life and where things are going for him. He’s dealing with relationships and a lot of the same things we saw in Season 2.” ~ Cory
“Remember in Season 1 when Finn was desperate to get a football scholarship so he could go to college and not wind up a “Lima loser”? Glee boss Ryan Murphy says he’ll be revisiting those fears. “Sometimes college isn’t right for everybody. We’re writing toward him, like, what if that’s your sneaking suspicion?” But it doesn’t mean he’s headed for the Great White Way either. “What do you do when you’re in a relationship with a girl who wants to go to New York, and you don’t want to go to New York?” Murphy asks.”
"Lots of new characters this season to.. but I think to expand the central group. It’s not..I don’t think it’s gonna be too divided. It’s not gonna be too.. you know indecisive in the story. I think it’s gonna be a little bit more focused." ~ Cory Monteith
“Lea told us that it’s smooth sailing for Rachel and Finn on Glee.”
“Finn and I are great, and we’re very much in love and I think we’re going to stay that way so it’s good.” ~ Lea
Twitter
At work early Monday morning with @druidDUDE @CoryMonteith and @DiannaAgron
well I'm wearing white RT @ILove_LeaM: @msleamichele confused if its for the Wemma or Finchel wedding...😉💍
Hmm I wonder who... RT @misserikagannon: @msleamichele hmmm.. Interesting. Wonder who the BRIDE is...
All us ladies at the bridal shop! So much fun! #Bridesmaids
Had a fitting for #Glee tonight for a very very white dress....
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MamatoMicah: We haven't heard anything about Finn in season 3! I want to make sure Cory's cute mug keeps gracing my TV!
Don't worry, Cory Monteith's cute mug isn't going anywhere! He's one-half of one of the most fan-obsessed couples on TV right now! But what's even better news is the fact that we hear he'll be getting lots of solo storylines…meaning stuff that has to do with being just Finn, and not half of Finchel. (source)
Promo & Sneak Peek
Episodes description & Stills
3x13 - Heart Aired Date: February 14th, 2012 Episode Synopsis: In honor of Valentine’s Day, Mr. Schuester challenges New Directions to find and perform the world’s greatest love songs. Meanwhile, Rachel’s two dads, Hiram and LeRoy Berry, pay a visit to McKinley High.
Love takes center stage at McKinley High as Valentine’s Day approaches. While Mr. Schuester’s weekly assignment to find and perform the world’s greatest love songs has some of the Gleeks celebrating romance, for others it serves as a disheartening reminder of what they don’t have. When Rachel’s two dads learn of their daughter’s engagement to Finn, the seemingly supportive couple offers to throw a celebratory family dinner… but do they have ulterior motives? Meanwhile, Artie and Rory compete for Sugar’s affections, Sam gives Mercedes an ultimatum that forces her to look deep in her heart for answers, a new nonconformist student joins the ranks at McKinley and helps spread a message of acceptance, and Kurt is surprised by the discovery of a secret admirer. Episode Songs: Cherish - Dianna, Amber, Samuel and Chord; Home - Damian; I Will Always Love You - Amber; L-O-V-E - Harry and Jenna; Let Me Love You - Kevin; Loveshack - ND
Stereoharts - Samuel, Amber and Chord; You're The Top - Jeff Goldblum & Brian Stokes Mitchell Episode Stills:
3x14 - On my way Aired Date: February 21st, 2012 Episode Synopsis: Things heat up as the New Directions face off with the Dalton Academy Warblers at Regionals. Episode Songs: Cough Syrup; Glad you came; What doesn't kill you (Stronger) - Amber, Naya, Heather and TT; Fly/I believe I can fly - Lea, Kevin, Naya, Darren and ND; Stand; Here's to us - Lea Episode Stills:
so with the pic of a ring on Lea's finger for episode 3x15 - we know they get married or stay engaged
I'm relieved to hear that because I read the E! thing first about a certain fanbase being pissed, and worried it would be us. But if Rachel's still got the ring on, then it can't be too bad.
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