not sure what to believe.

i just read that supposedly the relationship between penn and blake is fake? (not an intentional ryme)..

via gossipgirlfan via dateline hollywood:

Thrilling fans across the country, the CW Network confirmed that it has ordered 22 new episodes of the low-rated "Gossip Girl," which is ultra popular with girls aged 12-17. Along the series order, the CW has also ordered two fake relationships amongst the show's cast.The first fake romance between "Gossip Girl" actors has already started showing up on gossip websites as photos of stars Blake Lively and Penn Badley vacationing in Mexico and holding hands in New York City (left) have appeared.

Insiders say that the CW has ordered this relationship to reach a dramatic high point around the fall season re-launch of "Gossip Girls" in late August, with another romance set to peak during February sweeps."Fake relationships with frequent photo opportunities for the paparazzi are a key aspect of any new intellectual property aimed at young people in the current media environment," said CW talent relations VP Chad Keighley. "The CW is proud to bring Blake and Penn together for our devoted fans, with another fake relationship on tap for later in the season. We'll also be producing some new episodes and see how those go."