At the conclusion of last season, Ugly Betty viewers learned that Claire Meade had given birth to a son many years ago.

On an upcoming episode, meanwhile, Claire will decide to reconnect with the boy, who it's just been announced will be played by Neal Bledsoe.

The actor recently kissed Chuck Bass on Gossip Girl and appeared on three episodes of As the World Turns in 2007. He'll debut in December.

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