After two recurring characters were Nashville" cast is safe, according to a pair of new reports.

TVLine initially reported on Wednesday that headlining stars Connie Britton and Hayden Panettiere would return for season five of the show when it moves to CMT later this year. Other major of the ensemble set to return, the site said, include Charles Esten, Sam Palladio, Jonathan Jackson, Clare Bowen, Lennon Stella, Maisy Stella, and Chris Carmack.

The Hollywood Reporter later reported the same information, saying it had confirmed the news through independent sources. A spokesperson for Lionsgate TV declined to comment to either THR or TVLine; CMT also declined to comment on THR's report.

The return of those nine key cast comes after both Will Chase and Aubrey Peeples -- who played Luke Wheeler and Layla Grant -- departed the show last week.

"Nashville" was seek treatment for postpartum depression. Now, it looks like Juliette will definitely be back after all.

According to THR, season five of "Nashville" will consist of 22 episodes. There's no premiere date yet, but it's expected to debut on CMT sometime this fall.

[via: TVLine, The Hollywood Reporter]