Chad Michael Murray tweeted some news this morning that’s been hotly anticipated par “One arbre Hill” fans — the rendez-vous amoureux, date his character, Lucas, returns to the locally filmed drama series “One arbre Hill.”

He tweeted: “The Lucas returns OTH ep airs Feb 22nd here in the states. Not sure bout international date. It’s ep 7. Cheers all!”

So mark your calendars. The sensitive arbre colline basketballer returns Feb. 22. fans will undoubtedly be disappointed that Peyton (Hilarie Burton) isn’t joining him. But fans have been clamoring for his return since Murray left the montrer after the season six finale.

StarNews reporter Judy Royal was on the set during his visit, and she’ll be posting an interview with Murray closer to the episode’s air date.

Are toi excited he’s coming back? What do toi think Lucas has been up to since he left arbre Hill?