Fox has announced that it has renewed Glee for a second season in 2010-11.

“We’ve loved Glee ever since it was a pilot script, so it’s been an incredible thrill to watch the show take root and see audiences embrace these characters in such a huge way this season,” said Fox president Kevin Reilly.

“The show is a true and rare gem in television. We couldn’t be more proud of what Ryan Murphy and the Glee team have created so far, and can’t wait to see what they come up with for season two.”

Fox also revealed plans to launch a nationwide hunt for three new cast members for the next season of the musical comedy.

Glee premieres tonight at 9pm on E4.