Hayden Panettiere is preparing for girl-on-girl love scenes in the next series of Heroes - her character will reportedly enjoy a smooch with her college roommate.

The 19-year-old actress plays cheerleader Claire Bennet in the hit show and TV bosses are considering working a lesbian storyline into the upcoming fourth season.

A source tells British newspaper the Daily Star, "It's just girlie fun at first. But it might progress into something more serious. It depends on how viewers respond."