Lisa Kudrow's Iconic Return: Valerie Cherish is Back in HBO’s Final Season!

EXCLUSIVE SCOOP!

Get ready for a dose of Valerie Cherish's signature sass and wit, folks! After 11 long years, Lisa Kudrow is officially returning as the lovably annoying TV personality in HBO's hit cult series The Comeback!

In a statement that's sure to make fans go wild, Kudrow confirmed the news alongside co-creator Michael Patrick King (who's also currently killing it with And Just Like That) - and let's just say we're SO READY for Valerie Cherish's triumphant return!

As reported by thescholarlynote.com, HBO's Amy Gravitt added some serious fuel to the fire, saying: "No matter what the industry throws at her, Valerie Cherish is a survivor. On the 20th anniversary of her debut, Michael Patrick King and Lisa Kudrow have brilliantly scripted her return to HBO, and we can't wait to see that!"

But don't just take their word for it - check out the hilarious sneak peek video Kudrow posted on YouTube and Instagram, where she reprises her iconic role as Valerie Cherish. The sassy diva declares: "This is the last one, last time. Never doing this again!" (Just as you thought!)

The clip shows Kudrow slipping back into character with ease - even getting her timing just right after a few takes in which she trips up on her lines ("Well, I've got a new show, how's that... and I'm so excited!" before storming off set).

So, what can we expect from Season 3 of The Comeback? Well, for starters, it'll be hitting HBO and HBO Max in 2026 - and trust us when we say fans are already counting down the days!

This news comes after years of rumors and speculation about a potential third season. Kudrow and King have been dropping hints left and right (including that infamous "new show" tease) - and now, it's finally happening!

But what makes The Comeback so special? For starters, it expertly skewers reality TV tropes long before the likes of The Real Housewives came along. The first season even features a reality show within the series (also called The Comeback) - talk about meta!

Season 2 is presented as found footage shot by a camera crew originally commissioned by Valerie herself - making it feel like an inside joke with the audience.

Fans are already going wild, with one declaring: "The hero we need!" Another wrote: "A Pride Miracle," highlighting Valerie's iconic status in the LGBTQ+ community. One snarky fan quipped: "When Justin Bieber said life is worth living, he was talking about this!"

So, what's next for Lisa Kudrow? Well, fans of her work on Friends might know that she's been busy with other projects - including Netflix's No Good Deed, an eight-episode dark comedy series written by Dead To Me creator Liz Feldman.

The show follows three vastly different families vying for the same 1920s Spanish-style villa in Los Angeles, only to discover their dream home might be more of a nightmare.

One reviewer on Rotten Tomatoes raved: "Hilarious, full of drama, plot twists - everything you want a show to be! Lisa Kudrow is fantastic in her role and both shows have comedic and real emotional depths to her character which is just so entertaining to watch!"

So, get ready for a whole lot more of Valerie Cherish's signature snark and sass. Trust us when we say this is going to be one wild ride!

Stay tuned for more updates on The Comeback's highly anticipated Season 3 - only on HBO and HBO Max!