The CW Renews Smallville, Supernatural, Gossip Girl, One Tree Hill, 90210

The CW just announced that it has renewed Smallville, Supernatural, Gossip Girl, One Tree Hill, and 90210 for next season. America’s Next Top Model has also been greenlit for two additional seasons. All six shows will return in the fall of 2009.

While the Gossip Girl and America’s Next Top Model renewals were expected, the return of Smallville, Supernatural, One Tree Hill, and 90210 were less certain. In the case of Smallville and One Tree Hill, a lot was riding on which of those show’s core cast-members would be returning. Smallville’s renewal clearly signals that Tom Welling has successfully concluded his contract negotiations, but the same can’t be said for One Tree Hill’s Chad Michael Murray. While nothing is confirmed, insiders say he’s expected to return in some capacity.

With pickups likely for both the Melrose Place and Gossip Girl spin offs, the CW’s Fall 2009 schedule is starting to look pretty much set. Conspicuously missing from The CW’s announcement of renewals is the freshman drama Privileged. However, that doesn’t mean the show has been canceled, a CW source insists. If you’re hoping for Privileged to return, you best watch tonight’s season finale, because it’ll need really solid numbers if it’s going to survive.