The Brit *Is* Back on "How I Met Your Mother"

Producer Craig Thomas confirmed to Kristin at E! Online that, as rumored, Britney Spears IS back on the set at "How I Met Your Mother" today, shooting what will air as the next-to-last episode of the season. Supposedly Abby, her character, and Barney will pair up at least long enough to rub it in Ted's face. Which is pretty ironic since Neil Patrick Harris, who plays Barney, got in hot water a few days ago for saying that "HIMYM" doesn't need stunt casting like this to be a good show. They made him eat his words, too.

Fact is, Britney's last guest appearance brought a million new viewers to the show, seemingly ensuring a renewal for next season. So I guess we should all be glad she's back to close the deal. Right? Right?

(Right, Josh Radnor as Ted and Her Britness as Abby last time around.)