I'm a little in the dark about something, are Chad and Hilarie leaving after this sesaon or are they coming back next season?? HELP!?!

They are not coming back ;(

Season 6 is the last Season for both of them. They will not be returning for Season 7.

No they both said that this is their last season.

Chad wanted to leave OTH and thinks that the show should have ended after season 4 but I'm not so sure about Hilarie. She didn't look too happy about leaving.

None of the OTH cast have straight out said that they're 100% leaving yet... but if you watch Hilarie's interview, its pretty damn obvious. Chad's also said quite a bit about not coming back next season.
But so far, the only 2 actors within the main cast that have definately signed on for s7 are Joy and Jackson, from what I've heard... So til further notice, it's now the Jamie and Haley show! WOOT :P

Yep, don't know if it is final but considering Hil's message...she is not returning. They may bribe them but it is almost done.

Its been said that they will not be returning for season 7, and it was confirmed by a highly reliable spoiler site.

I read that they are leaving the show. But it is true? I dont know.. :)

Wow. When did this feature pop up? I like it. Helps filter out the "help I need answers" polls. Anyways, as everyone else said, Hilarie has already publicly announced her departure after season 6. Chad is also apparently leaving but it's been said that he may make some guest appearances once and a while. He hasn't made any public statements for himself though.

Nope, both are gone, new info >link
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They're leaving :(
Hopefully they'll come back for the series finale or something though...

i heard (not 100 percent sure) that chad wanted to leave and mark schwahn didnt want peyton without lucas.... therefore if chad left so did hilarie.... i'm not sure but i no that they are absolutely NOT coming back

Your in luck guys they are back for season eight Which is being filmed right now!!!!!

noooo

They don't come back in season 7. Lucas makes an appearance while Nathan is missing to take Haley and Nathans kids to help out during that time

no