Pom-poms in hand and cheerleading outfit fitting snugly, Hayden Panettiere looks ready to spread a little cheer Thursday on the N. Hollywood set of her hit show, Heroes. This is sweet news, but has us a little bit confused.

After all, production has been shut down for some time... or so we thought, given the writers' strike. Our celebrity gossip coverage of Hayden has also been quieter as she and now-confirmed boyfriend Milo Ventimiglia have kept a low profile.

Anyway, why ask questions. We're just glad to see our girl hasn't dropped off the Earth. Here's a long awaited photo of the adorable Hayden Panettiere ... 

Save the celebrity news site! More Hayden Panettiere pics please!