Big Bang Theory Casts Raising Hope Actress as [Spoiler]'s New Love Interest

The Big Bang Theory Bringing Lucy Back

This Valentine’s Day, it appears Cupid will take aim at The Big Bang Theory.

Per The Hollywood Reporter, Kate Micucci aka Raising Hope‘s Shelley has booked a multi-episode run on the CBS hitcom as Lucy, a potential love interest for the confirmed bachelor Raj.

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“Raj is trying to find love,” his portrayer Kunal Nayar very recently previewed. Alluding to the Valentine’s episode, airing Feb. 14 and featuring at least one popping-of-the-question, he teased: “Hilarity ensues.”

The Big Bang Theory — which with its most recent fresh episode hit new all-time ratings highs — resumes Season 6 tonight at 8/7c.

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