TV Line's Michael Ausiello reports:
"Weeks after we reported that newcomer Freddie Smith is boarding the CW sudser as Teddy's next beau, Marco, TVLine has learned exclusively that Smallville alum Alan Ritchson will get his hands on the tennis pro first. In this season's 18th episode, Ritchson will play Tripp, a former prep school roommate that Teddy (Trevor Donovan) privately crushed on back in the day."