“90210″ Spoiler Alert: Teddy Kisses Ian Goodbye!

While the two characters are moving forward in their relationship, we got an inkling that it might not last when Michael Ausiello reported that this casting call went out in November: Casting is underway for the role of Marco, a “hot, super-athletic, openly gay love interest” for Trevor Donovan’s same-sex-lovin’ alter ego. Interested actors MUST be comfortable making out with another dude.

Now Ausiello reports that the role of Marco has been cast with newcomer Freddie Smith who is slated to debut in February.

So what happens to Riabko, the Broadway star of the musicals Spring Awakening and Hair? He is reportedly leaving of his own accord because he wants to make himself available for the looming pilot season.

Maybe the talented Riabko would have wanted to stay on the show longer if he and Donovan had been given more screen time? I know Kyle would have wanted more Love scenes!