Melrose Place star Ashlee Simpson-Wentz said she was “thrilled” to meet one of the show’s original cast members, Heather Locklear.

Ashlee, 24, plays the role of Violet Foster in the 2009 remake of the 90s TV show.

Heather, 47, appeared in the original TV series and it was recently revealed that she will be making a comeback and will make her first appearance in an episode to air on November 17.

Ashlee said to PEOPLE: “We’re all really thrilled that Heather is coming back! Of course we are – she was kind of the heart of the show.

“It’s been great to have a lot of the original cast, and to have Heather join is really incredible. I’m excited!”

She added: “I’m really looking forward to meeting her.”

Source: Splash News