Best. News. Ever: Michael is Back For Lost Season 4!!!

Smashing news from Comic Con as the Lost producers unveiled Harold Perrineau to Lost Fanatics as it was announced the character of Michael Dawson is coming back as a series regular.

Michael left the island at the end of Season 2 after striking a deal with The Others to allow him and son Walt safe passage off the island - in exchange for betraying 4 of his closest friends. The news that fans have been waiting for is now in as Michael makes his long awaited comeback to this wonderful show.

It was not confirmed whether Michael will just appear in flashbacks and flash forwards but his status as a regular would indicate he will see action on the island. We predict and hope that Michael will be made to face the music on the island. Which begs the question of whether The Others really let him and Walt escape in the first place.

Interestingly no news on Walt's current status - he popped up in the Season 3 finale (seemingly as an illusion) but his return will depend very much on the storyline. Despite the actor's aging and growth spurt, we really hope they bring back this character - arguably one of the most important in the whole show due to his unique abilities and understanding of the island.

Other news from Comic Con:

- We will see a Danielle Rousseau flashback - Yay!

- This season will see a mixture of flashforwards and flashbacks.

- Libby's story will be completed.

- Jack and Claire's relationship will be explored further - it has been strongly hinted they share the same father.

- The ending of the season 3 finale (Jack and Kate) will not be the ending of the entire show - there is more to come following Jack's apparent breakdown.

- There is some major trouble heading for the island - the newcomers will make The Others look like 'humanitarians.'

As you can probably we are very excited about these developments - watch this space for more news as it arrives!

Aaron Pierce Return + 24 Moves To DC!

Interesting news emanating from Comic Con this week where the shows executive producers fielded questions from the show's hardcore fan base.

Here's the headlines:

- CTU has been disbanded by the government and will play no role in Season 7. It is likely to be replaced by a branch of the FBI.

- The L.A. setting has been dropped and the entire series will play out in Washington DC.

- Jack Bauer and Chloe O'Brien are the only confirmed returnees. The show will feature it's 'freshest' cast ever.

- Very strong of chance of Glen Morshower reprising his role as Aaron Pierce (above left) for Season 7. Great News!

- Producers refuse to confirm whether either Tony Almeida, Charles Logan or Wayne Palmer are actually dead. Keep watching is the message.

- An alternative ending to Season 6 was considered - featuring Tony Almedia. The idea was for Tony to confront Jack at the Heller Beach House as Jack was over looking the cliff. This could be a clear indicator from the show makers that they believe Tony can be brought back plausibly.

- They wanted to cast Donald Sutherland (Kiefer's father) as Philip Bauer but couldn't strike a deal.

- Jack Bauer will be forced to defend his actions over the years in front the Senate Commitee. This blogger believes this could lead to cameo's for other supporting characters to give evidence for or against Jack.

- Chase Edmonds is definitely not coming back to the show.

Overall interesting news without giving us anything major. We we're hoping for some more casting news but the powers that be are clearly playing their cards close to their chests. With some luck the deal to bring back Aaron Pearce will happen which would be sensational news for hardcore fans.

Another New President in 24 + Kim Wants In!

Interesting news coming out of 24 this week - a new president has been cast for Day 7 and by golly it's a women - just as we predicted on these pages.

The woman in the frame is Cherry Jones who had a small role in Ocean's 12. It does now look like the 24 team are looking to do a Hillary Clinton-esque portrayl.

Politically on the show this is an interesting situation which needs to address a few loose ends.

1. Is she a Democrat or Republican? One would presume Republican (mainly because on Day 6 the Democrats were in power and surely either Wayne Palmer or Noah Daniels would be in the boxseat). However, there is the possibly, that if Daniels did replace Wayne, then the new Pres could have won a leadership contest between her and Daniels. There is also the interesting question if they could cast a women as the leader of the Republican party (a nigh on impossible development in real life).

2. Wayne Palmer - did he die? We need to know, we've lost one Palmer already on this show and if they don't give us some clarity on Wayne's situation I'll be P.O'ed.

3. Daniels - again some clarity on his removal from office would be nice.

4. Heller/Novick - if the new President of the United States is Republican then what odds for James Heller and Mike Novick to return. Heller has unfinished business with Jack Bauer in my opinion and a season of 24 is always better when Novick is involved. I missed both characters in Day 6, Heller's cameos were great but he should have been given more to do and a Republican cabinet could bring these two back into the fold.

5. President's head of security - the Bring Back Special Agent Aaron Pearce campaign starts here. With any luck Martha has topped herself and the big guy can get back to doing what he does best - kicking ass.

6. Charles Logan - again, simple question - dead or alive?

While all the talk is of a brand new cast minus Jack and the tedious Chloe, all the above characters would be more than welcome back in my opinion.

One return that could happen, which would be brilliant, is that of Kim Bauer. Elisha Cuthbert has revealed she'd love to come back, but one expects it may be for the movie.

"I'll be waiting by the phone, I'm ready whenever they are. I love the show so much!"

Message to the powers that be: Make it happen.

New Pres - Click here.

Kim Comeback - Click here

Thank-you Gerry Much

No surprise from this past Friday's Big Brother eviction a seriel manhater/moaner and all round BB Bore Nicki Maxwell got the boot.

She was up against token camp bloke Gerry The Greek who in reality stood little chance of being booted out.

The action over the last seven days has predictably focused on Charley, who in a stroke of genius bordering on Machiavellian proportions, managed to convince her fellow dullards that she was worshipped by the Great British public. Unsurpisingly, 'Mugs R' Us, her fellow housemates, fell for the play hook line and sinker - and as a result were too afraid to nominate the South Islington IT girl. To her credit the devious plan was executed very quickly and somewhat convincingly and this sterling piece of con-artistry may even save her for another week. Sadly the 'my cousin plays for Man United' routine will have to be dropped on her eventual exit, as her Kieran Richardson, the poor beggar who is related to this freak, has been shipped off to the all together less glamourous, ahem, Sunderland. One wonders if Ziggy and friends will as impressed with the hospitality seats at the Stadim of Shite as they would have been by promises of all expenses paid tickets to Old Trafford.....

Meanwhile, Ziggy and Channelle's on/off romance has cumulated in a cold shower together and reports in the media suggest his Ziggyness has a 'secret girlfriend' in the 'outside world.' The Yorkshire Terrier will not like that when she finds out.

Other highlights of the week include a stand up row between good old Brian and, you guessed it, Charley. As if things couldn't get worse for Bri, after a row with his former friend, he was then treated to a hair cut more ridiculous than his previous one.

Wit of the week has to go to the fan with the 'Brian Storm' sign at Fridays's live eviction- see what they did there....

William Hill are tipping the #1 Essex Boy to romp home the contest with his odds now standing at 1/2 on. If the dumbass thing is an act then he has played a blinder. If it's not then he's gonna need the prize money. All of it.

Go Brian!

24 Season 7 Update: Chloe Returns, Bill Buchanan Axed, Africa Plot Vetoed, Shooting Delayed & Kiefer's Hint

24 uber-geek Chloe O'Brien (left) has been confirmed as a definite returnee for the highly anticipated season 7 of the Sky One drama.

Producers had indicated that the show was set to go in a new direction with only Jack returning as well as a few old favourites. It appears that Chloe is one of them. Interestingly Chloe found out she was pregnant at the end of season 6, so we may even see a bambino O'Brien in the up-coming season. No word on her on/off partner Morris as yet - maybe he'll be looking after the toddler while Chloe helps Bauer down the bad guys?

One 24 favourite who will not be returning, as things stand, is old safe hands himself Bill Buchanan - played by James Morrison (not the singer with the feminine haircut). The silver fox of CTU appears to be out of the picture as James said this on his personal website:

"At present, it looks as though I will not be back for season seven, since the show is moving in new directions. "

If Buchanan is out of the game then it's a safe assumption that Karen Hayes will be as well. We've already reported that Tom Lennox is unlikely to feature in anything more than a guest appearance which would indicate that D.B Woodside's President Wayne Palmer is also firmly out of the picture. A presidential story is still expected though with the smart money being a on 24's first female President.

Meanwhile, the shooting of season 7 has been put back 3 weeks thanks to a script re-write. The producers had planned on subplot based in Africa, but after failing to find a suitable fake location, the story writers have been forced to re-think this premise. Here's what Mary Lynn Rajskub (Chloe O'Brien, above left) had to say:

"I don't know what's going on over there, but they're going crazy,"

"We usually start [back up] at the end of July, and I don't think we're starting until a couple weeks into August now. It's kind of exciting, because I think [the postponement] means that they're really having to dig in there and come up with new stuff."

With only Jack (Kiefer Sutherland) and Chloe confirmed up to now it is looking like a whole new concept for season 7 with no CTU involement whatsoever. While filming a Citroen ad (no accounting for taste there Kiefer) in Brazil, Sutherland revealed this juicy tidbit about the forthcoming plot:

“Bauer will be his own boss, at the end of the sixth season he’s tired, disillusioned with the government and doesn’t want to have anything more to do with the presidency,”

“He’s going to be on his own.”

Sounds good, but not entirely accurate, as we know Chloe is going to pop up in some capacity, probably as early as episode one.

Chloe Returns + Africa Plot & Production Delays

Bill Buchanan Out Of The Picture

Kiefer's Season 7 Tidbit

Poo Flushed, Charley & Nikki Face Fake Friday

So the secret is out and so is actress Thaila Zucchi. 'Pauline' has been revealed as a fake and has left the asylum. Most of the housemates were sorry to see her go, well most except Charley who branded her a bitch. Amusingly Charley branded her fellow housemates 'mugs' for falling for Pauline's tricks, ironic words indeed from the girl who believed that Pauline had psychic powers and could see the future via a half eaten hamburger......

Even more pleasingly the fake eviction pencilled in for Friday pits Charely against bosom buddy Nicky. With this being a fake eviction, the exit interview will run as normal only for Davina to inform the fallen housemate that they are heading straight back into the BB ranch. The twist being the other housemates will get to watch the interview on a plasma. For sheer comedy value it has to Charley who gets the interview - she will bitch like no other and then have to return to face the music. Friday night promises fireworks indeed.

G'Day Pauline! Laura Out! Ziggy & Chanelle Go Pop!

Plenty to report in our latest BB Blog entry as Pauline enters the house, Laura is ejected and the Ziggy/Chanelle love-in comes to a premature end.

There were no surprises on Friday as the bookies backed the right horse and Laura was promptly ejected to a mixed reaction. If there was anything of interest to report from her exit interview then we would comment on it. Sadly there wasn't.

Moving away from the Shrek look-a-like we can now tell you all about the more aesthetically pleasing Pauline (left). Except she isn't actually called Pauline, no, her real name is Thaila Zucchi and her real occupation is that of a jobbing actress. 'Pauline' has been sent in on a secret mission to hoodwink the housemates, her 'tasks' include pretending to be Australian, pretending to be psychic and having to call Brian 'Ryan' - a bit like the old Only Fools gag with Trigger and Rodney.

So far she is just about scraping by. While some of the less intellectual housemates have been taken in, you know who you are Ryan, others are already beginning to smell a rat. Wily old bi-sexual Carole is the first to clock that all may not be as it seems and has already worked out it's a set-up. Which is good news for the housemates. Because if Carole acts on her hunch then the housemates win this weeks shopping task. If they somehow fail to rumble the Ozzie (actually a Swindoner) then they lose the task. Should be interesting.

Meanwhile, over in lovers lane, Ziggy and Chanelle have decided to call time on their relationship. The Posh and Becks of BB have driven each other to breaking point and following a stream of arguments the affair is now well and truly off.

Our money is on the Zigster to make a move for Pauline/Thaila in the coming days. It would be worth it just to see Chanelle's face.

BB8 Latest - Bookie's tip Taffy for the axe

According to the bookmakers the Great British Public will opt to save Posh Spice wannabe Chanelle and decide to get rid of the not so loveable Laura for the fourth BB eviction.

Laura started out as one of the favourites, but her recent behaviour; mainly consisting of two faced jibes, whining and shouting has failed to endear her to the voters. She is also quite the sight without her make-up on.

While Chanelle isn't the most popular candidate on the outside world, there is a genuine interest in her relationship with his Ziggyness and it seems that many women have sympathy for Posh, sorry, Chanelle, who it seems is being strung along by the serial womaniser.

Meanwhile, one of the token older housemates departed of his own accord as Jonathan left the BB house. Sadly his grandmother passed on and he decided he couldn't miss the funeral. Quite right too. He seemed a decent sort and it's a testament to the chap that he didn't have any nominations this week.

The housemates also passed this weeks 7 sins task, well all except Charley, whose punishment was to be locked away in the sin-bin while her housemates partied on!

All in all not a bad week for BB.

Brian and Liam are the firm favourites to win at the moment but there is still a long way to go.

Bootiful food victory for Chef Ramsay...

So then just a few episodes after upsetting just about every horse lover in the country following on from Janet Street-Porter's horse eating meat controversy, Gordon Ramsay's F-Word show has turned from public enemy number one to championing the rights of the great meat eating British public and their rights to know the origin of supermarket food.

Janet Street-Porter was challenged with taking troubled food retailer Bernard Matthews to task over his less than clear labelling policy. Following on from what was a highly successful meeting it has been agreed that from September all Bernard Matthews labelling will be much clearer and all meat which has been bred in the UK will carry the Red Tractor logo on its packaging. Bootiful Gordon and Janet.