'Glee': Behind-the-scenes of last night's PaleyFest panel

What do 2,000 Gleeks sound like when they’re all together watching Tuesday’s episode “Original Song”? LOUD. They are very, very loud. Last night, I had the privilege of moderating the Glee PaleyFest panel at the Saban Theater in Los Angeles during which producers opted to screen this week’s crazy-good episode. Backstage, the cast and creators, including Jane Lynch, Matthew Morrison, Ryan Murphy, and Brad Falchuk, watched the episode and could hear the joyous fan reaction (the Blaine/Kurt kiss definitely seemed to be the favorite moment). 

Finally, the Glee group gathered on stage for a lively discussion. Here are my highlights:

Kevin McHale discussing Artie’s fondness for finger-wagging and testifying during performances.

Naya Rivera saying that her happy ending for “Brittana” would be for Santana to get Brittany pregnant.

Co-creator/exec producer Ian Brennan pushing for fans to start calling them “Santittany” instead…which sounds vaguely dirty.

Chris Colfer accidentally revealing that Kurt was coming back to McKinley — yay!

The news that there will be an entire episode dedicated to Fleetwood Mac’s iconic Rumours album.

Murphy discussing the mysterious New Directions piano player, Brad, and saying that his one note to the actor was that his character hated the glee kids. Genius.

Kristen Chenoweth returning this season and singing the original song, crafted by Brennan, called “It’s 10 a.m….and I’m Drunk.”

Murphy saying that Gwyneth Paltrow will likely come back in season 3! Dear Gwyneth, stop doing movies and just join Glee. Love, Tim.

Murphy also revealed that he’s plotting for Blaine to audition for New Directions in season three.

The Gleek stampede when the panel ended and the entire audience appeared to rush the stage for autographs…for the cast, not so much for poor Tim.

It was a great night overall. If you were at the panel last night, what were your favorite moments?

• By Tim Stack @EWTimStack