In case you didn't believe previous reports that Dan and Serena are through, Michael Ausiello of EW has a pretty clear quote from the Gossip Girl brass today ...

Q: Please tell me there is still hope for Dan and Serena on Gossip Girl?

A: If I did, I would be lying. Gossip Girl co-executive producer Stephanie Savage confirms that Derena is dunzo. "I will tell you - and you can tell [everyone else] - that they do not get back together as a couple."

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