Taking much of the excitement out of May’s annual ABC Upfront, the alphabet network announced today that they are picking up 12 of their shows for next season. Which means actors on the following shows can relax and breath a big sigh of relief, with UGLY BETTY, GREY’S ANATOMY, PRIVATE PRACTICE, DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES, BROTHERS & SISTERS and LOST, will all be coming back.

As expected, also receiving early season renewals include reality TV show juggernaut DANCING WITH THE STARS, and reality TV filler such as AMERICA’S FUNNIEST HOME VIDEOS, EXTREME MAKEOVER: HOME EDITION, THE BACHELOR, WIFE SWAP and SUPERNANNY.

Unfortunately, the same can’t be said for the likes of veteran stars such as Nathan Fillion, Christina Applegate, Bob Saget, Bobby Cannivale, Megan Mullally and Harold Perrineau — all of whom will have to wait until ABC’s May 19th presentation in New York City to discover the official fate of SCRUBS, BETTER OFF TED, SAMANTHA WHO, IN THE MOTHERHOOD, THE UNUSUALS, CASTLE, SURVIVING SUBURBIA and CUPID. All of whom who will have to wait until ABC’s May 19 presentation in New York City to discover their fate.