Fans of Angel can apparently relax - according to Hollywood trade paper Variety, the show will return for a fifth season this Autumn.

Ain't It Cool News claim to have seen today's edition (did they queue up at the all-night garage we wonder?) - which reportedly reveals that The WB will confirm Season Five in an announcement on Tuesday.

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As predicted, James Marsters is set to bring bleach-blond Big Bad spike across from Buffy.

However, things aren't so bright for Cordy fans. The article claims that Charisma Carpenter is not expected to return as a series regular.

Joss Whedon, posting at the Beta Bronze forum over the weekend, was still cautious about the renewal, particularly after a hoaxer impersonated him and spread false info about The WB's plans.

"For the first time ever, someone pretended to be me with some measure of success," he said. "Congratulations. Here's exactly what came of it: the brass at the WB saw the post, thought it was me, and got wicked p****d off.

"The fact is, they are still deciding the schedule, and Angel's future is still in doubt. Making them angry at this stage is, shall we say, unhelpful."