Becki Newton Joins Cast Of CBS’ “Love Bites”

Her days may be numbered on television’s Ugly Betty, but the curtain hasn’t closed just yet for Becki Newton. The actress has reportedly landed a starring role in a new NBC pilot. Newton, who previously appeared as receptionist Amanda on the recently cancelled Betty, has been cast as virgin and hopeless romantic “Annie” in the new hour-long comedy Love Bites, Entertainment Weekly said this week. The romantic comedy, executive produced by Sex And The City’s Cindy Chupack, is expected to premiere this fall.