No big surprise – The Hills has been renewed, and… as was rumored… Lauren Conrad is leaving the “reality” series, so she won’t be on board for season six. Laguna Beach’s Kristin Cavallari will, however, be stepping in to fill the void left by LC.

MTV released this statement about the sixth season renewal of The Hills:

“MTV viewers will find out life in Los Angeles only gets more complicated as friendships, relationships and loyalties are tested like never before as The Hills returns this fall with more episodes of season five. Lauren has moved on, but Heidi, Audrina, Spencer, Brody, Stephanie, Lo and Justin Bobby will be back as the drama continues with fresh faces, new stories and shocking surprises. Spencer and Heidi will be newlyweds so the stakes are higher than ever before for the two to make things work.”