THE bitch is back — maybe.

Heather Locklear is in talks to return to the updated “Melrose Place” to reprise her old role as scheming advertising executive Amanda Woodward, reports People.

If she takes the bait, she’ll be joining former original “Melrose” stars Thomas Calabro (as Dr. Michael Mancini), Josie Bissett (fashion designer Jane Mancini), Laura Leighton (Jane’s spoiled sister Sydney Andrews), and Daphne Zuniga (photographer Jo Reynolds), who’ve already signed on for the revamped series.

A new, second generation cast of nubile young things includes Ashlee Simpson-Wentz and Katie Cassidy.