For me it doesn't matter if he is back for a few episodes or not. I am done with Alias. I find I can no longer even watch the reruns. When they killed Vaughn they killed Alias for me. Ratings are going to reflect this feeling that many of us have.
In the ET interview (maybe it was the extra interview) the reporter asked "As of now, it's just a rumor, right?" and Michael said yes. Not a denial just a skirting of the issue.
ABC still doesn't get it. They will lose lots of viewers because of this. I know many people who don't post on message boards and aren't into "spoilers" and when I have told them of the rumor, their reactions are always negative and almost all have said they wouldn't watch Alias if this happens...
I could be wrong but this seems like a PR person from TPTB trying to stem the rising anger. What they haven't realized yet is they will lose lots of viewers without MV, myself included . Hell hath no fury like ticked off fans. :cuss: :missing: