9 songs we need on Glee reboot as fans make hilarious predictions
What songs will Glee put a spin on in the reboot? (Getty Images)
The Glee reboot is officially happening – and the Gleeks are excited!
Details about the show are under wraps at the moment, though Ryan Murphy revealed earlier this year that he had already written a script and approached some of the OG stars.
Lea Michele is reportedly confirmed to return as Rachel Berry, while a handful of other cast members have also appeared to announce their come backs.
The musical comedy, which ran for six seasons between 2010 and 2015, featured a number of tribute episodes to artists including Britney Spears and Madonna, as well as theatre classics like The Rocky Horror Picture Show and Grease. It also tackled difficult issues and storylines – though often used language that would almost certainly be deemed problematic nowadays.
In the more than 10 years since Glee ended, the landscape of music has completely changed. There is a whole new generation of It Girls in pop, K-Pop has boomed globally, and whether or not a song inspires a TikTok dance trend determines its popularity.
Glee fans have already been sharing their predictions on social media, and it’s got everyone excited.
So with that in mind, I got thinking of songs I need to see on the Glee reboot.
Rachel Berry singing Raye’s “Where Is My Husband!”
The last we saw of Rachel Berry, she was an award-winning actress on Broadway, carrying Kurt and Blaine’s baby, and married to Jesse St James.
She never was all that lucky in love, and Jesse (played by Jonathan Groff) was never really all that of a good person.
A common theory among Gleeks is that Jesse will have left Rachel, and she’ll be single all over again.
But, pining after him, she’ll belt out a rendition of Raye’s “Where Is My Husband!”
It would also be a fun nod to Groff’s time in the Royal Shakespeare Company’s all-male As You Like It. If you know you know, that’s all we’ll say.
Rachel Berry singing Sabrina Carpenter’s “Taste”
After Rachel finally gets over Jesse, she’ll end up on a downward spiral when he moves on with a younger, more talented lady.
And Sabrina Carpenter’s “Taste” would be her perfect tearful revenge song.
Bonus points if Carpenter makes a cameo as Jesse’s new girlfriend.
Sue Sylvester singing JoJo Siwa’s “Karma”
Jane Lynch’s return as Sue Sylvester hasn’t been confirmed, though the actor shared news of the reboot on her Instagram Story, suggesting she was excited.
The last we saw of the problematic villain, she was the first female Vice President of the US. Speaking in 2022, Lynch told The Guardian that her character “would be MAGA”.
Now, fast-forward to the reboot. Imagine she’s found herself on the outs with Trump and has been left licking her wounds back in Lima, Ohio.
One TikTok user suggested the perfect track for her return: JoJo Siwa’s “Karma”. And honestly, perfection.
Brittany S Pierce singing KATSEYE’s “Gnarly”
Heather Morris was not one of the better singers on Glee, with her main sell being her dancing and choreography.
Her character, Brittany S Pierce, was also often in a world of her own, with her songs not requiring the powerhouse vocals of some of her co-stars.
That’s why KATSEYE’s “Gnarly” is perfect. I’m hoping for literally any KATSEYE song, but “Gnarly” would be a great choice for ditzy Brittany, with most of it made up of talk-singing, instead allowing Morris to nail the ready made choreo.
Rachel Berry, Tina Cohen Chang and Brittany S Pierce singing “Golden” From KPop Demon Hunters
There will surely be some K-Pop. The original show featured “Gangnam Style” by PSY, but the likes of BTS and Blackpink have blown up around the world since then.
And, of course, Netflix movie KPop Demon Hunters became a smash hit, especially its song “Golden”.
Lea Michele’s Rachel Berry definitely has the vocals to do the song justice, but she’ll probably perform it with Jenna Ushkowitz’ Tina Cohen-Chang, who is a Korean character, and Brittany S Pierce as her back-ups, because of course Rachel has to be the star.
It might even be part of a full K-Pop episode. But they’d probably do the English versions of the chosen songs, to avoid butchering pronunciation and being potentially offensive.
Kurt Hummel and Blaine Anderson singing Troye Sivan’s “Rush”
Chris Colfer and Darren Criss haven’t exactly confirmed they’ll be reprising their roles of Kurt Hummel and Blaine Anderson, but after they recently reunited to perform one of their Glee songs, fans are hopeful.
They were about to become parents, with Rachel Berry serving as their surrogate.
Fast-forward, their marriage is at a bit of a low-point, burnt out from being dads to a young child.
They decide to try and get their spark back, taking a couple’s trip to West Hollywood where, in a vodka soda-fuelled moment of euphoria, they perform a duet to Troye Sivan’s “Rush” in a sweaty gay club.
I can already see the Emmy nomination.
Rachel Berry singing Chappell Roan’s “Pink Pony Club”
Of course, Rachel will have to go to WeHo with Kurt and Blaine after offering to babysit.
But while she’s left at home, heartbroken still from Jesse inevitably leaving her, she has a moment of clarity. That doesn’t have to be her life!
What will start off as a low-energy performance, Rachel will eventually get all fired up and head on out to join Kurt and Blaine singing Chappell Roan’s “Pink Pony Club”.
It’ll end abruptly when Kurt and Blaine ask who’s at home looking after their kid.
Sam Evans singing Benson Boone’s “Beautiful Things”
Chord Overstreet is one of the OGs who has seemed he has signed up for the reboot.
At the end of Glee, Sam had taken over as coach of the New Directions and was single, but seemingly keen on rekindling things with Mercedes Jones, played by Amber Riley.
Now, I can’t imagine Riley will return to the show – especially if Lea Michele is coming back. But it’s likely Mercedes will be mentioned, at least.
That leaves the door open for Sam to sing Benson Boone’s “Beautiful Things”, as he gets a call from an off-screen Mercedes, ending their relationship yet again.
It would definitely cater to the TikTok generation, and, just like Benson Boone, Sam took his shirt off a lot.
Mr Schue singing Megan Thee Stallion’s “Savage”
Speaking of TikTok, Megan Thee Stallion’s “Savage” was huge on the app during lockdown.
Nobody needs to see Covid on television again, I beg, but I wouldn’t put it past the Glee writers to have Will Schuester being a wannabe TikTok star in the reboot.
According to Deadline, Matthew Morrison is hopeful he’ll be a part of the reboot, and this would be a perfect way to give him a cameo appearance.
He could return to McKinley – because he absolutely would not have lasted as the principal – and try to inspire a new generation of the New Directions, showing how down with the kids he is… by performing a song that was a trend years ago.
Mr Schue would do the full TikTok choreo and embarrass himself, thinking he was living his dream as a real life influencer. And we would all love to see it.
So, Ryan Murphy, if you’re looking for ideas, feel free to take inspiration from these suggestions…
Share your thoughts! Let us know in the comments below, and remember to keep the conversation respectful.
