So her character may be stuck with some of the weaker subplots on TV of the last few years (albeit squeezed into one of the small screen's best), but actress Elisha Cuthbert herself on the other hand is going from strength to strength with movies out, more in the works and a solid reputation already building. Today she took some brief time out from shooting "House of Wax" to explain what is happening in regards to her fate next year in "24".

First up she confirmed the reports that Kiefer Sutherland will be the only regular character next year are true, with her part reduced to 'recurring' status - "I'm coming back as also recurring. I think the only regular on the show for the fourth season will be Kiefer. They haven't given me any episodes so far, I have the choice to either do the ones that they write me in or not, depending upon my schedule".

She also revealed that "I think they have a really great idea coming up for the fourth year, sadly I probably won't be as involved as much as I have been in the past three years, but it has been a great run for me and I'm content with that because I think they have some different plans . I hear they're bringing on some really great actors also, so while you're losing a couple of your regulars - you'll get be getting some pretty great new ones".

Thanks to 'SV'