Scandal Season 3 Spoilers: Mellie Love Interest, Fitz Reelection, And Jake As B613 Command

As "Scandal" season 3 goes through its long winter hiatus, more spoilers regarding its cast have surfaced.

In November, "Scandal" star Kerry Washington revealed that she was expecting her first baby, and now it seems her alter ego Olivia Pope will not have a pregnancy storyline to coincide with the real-life event.
What this means is that after the mid-season finale next week, "Scandal" will return February 27 for an additional 8 episodes instead of 12.

With "Scandal" season 3 cut down to 18 episodes, spoilers confirm that Fitz's reelection campaign will be front and center of the narrative.

One thing which could complicate the reelection is the death of Daniel Douglas, whose death has been temporarily categorized as a heart attack.

"It's going to be interesting to see how much the fat lady sung," said executive producer Betsy Beers.

And of course, now that Jake has become Command of B613, Olivia's reaction is bound to be interesting to watch once "Scandal" season 3 returns in February.

Beers suggested an "incredibly complicated combo plate of reactions" to TVLine, and also hinted that Quinn's gladiator status might not be officially revoked quite yet.

But the most tantalizing of all the spoilers is that Mellie is finally getting a new love interest.

Reportedly, Jon Tenney ("The Closer") will join "Scandal" season 3 for an arc to play opposite Bellamy Young.

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