19 surprising things you probably didn't know about 'Glee'

Martha SorrenOct 10, 2020, 01:59 IST

"Glee" was filled with musical performances, jokes, and drama.Fox

From 2009 to 2015, "Glee" aired on Fox for six seasons.
Chris Colfer's character, Kurt, was written especially for him.
Darren Criss, who played Blaine, wrote a song for the series finale.
The show's original ending was based around Rachel (played by Lea Michele) and Finn (played by Cory Monteith), but Monteith died in 2013, two years before the series wrapped.

Throughout its six-season run, "Glee" covered difficult issues that high-school students face while interjecting hundreds of musical performances.

The Fox series ran from 2009 to 2015 and charmed many viewers along the way. But even those who've watched every episode might not know everything about the musical dramedy.

Read on for 19 things you never knew about "Glee" and its stars.

Throughout the show's run, the cast performed over 700 songs.

The "Glee" cast has performed many covers and some original songs. FOX

Chris Colfer's character, Kurt, was written especially for him.

Chris Colfer ended up being one of the leads on the show. Fox

The "Glee" cast's original contract reportedly included three movies.

There's never been a written "Glee" movie, just a concert film. Fox

Colfer wrote an episode of the show.

Chris Colfer has also written a few books. Evan Agostini/Invision/AP

Kevin McHale was in a boy band before he landed a role on "Glee."

All that group singing came in handy for his "Glee" role as Artie. YouTube/NLTVEVO

Heather Morris was once a backup dancer for Beyoncé.

Heather Morris during a Beyoncé performance on the "Today" show. NBC

Fellow "Glee" star Harry Shum Jr. once taught Morris in a dance class.

Harry Shum Jr. was teaching hip-hop. Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

Two "Glee" stars were once rejected from the singing-competition series "American Idol."

Fortunately, we got to hear them both sing often on "Glee." Jeff Spicer/Getty Images

The "Glee" cast once performed at the White House.

The "Glee" cast performing at the White House in 2010. AP Photo/Charles Dharapak

There was a short-lived reality show that searched for new people to appear on "Glee."

The series aired for just two seasons. Oxygen

Those slushy-throwing scenes were all too real and apparently difficult to shoot.

Lea Michele said that the slushies would stain her body. Fox

Lea Michele almost didn't make it to her "Glee" audition because of a major car accident.

Lea Michele as Rachel Berry on "Glee." Fox

Darren Criss wrote a song for the series finale.

Darren Criss wrote "This Time" for Lea Michele. FOX

Before he was cast as Blaine, Criss tried out for another role on the show.

It's hard to picture Darren Criss playing anyone but Blaine. FOX

... and Blaine originally had a different name.

Darren Criss starred as Blaine Anderson on "Glee." Fox and Mark Von Holden/Invision/AP

In real life, Matthew Morrison, who played Mr. Schue, isn't much older than the actors who played his students.

Matthew Morrison as Will Schuester on "Glee." Fox

Morrison and Michele knew each other before they both scored roles on "Glee."

Lea Michele said they briefly dated, too. Fox

Santana and Brittany's relationship almost never happened.

Apparently fans helped make their love story a major plot point. Fox

The show once had a totally different ending.

"Glee" ended with many characters living in New York City. Fox

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