The network is not ordering more episodes of the three series, though it will complete production and air all produced episodes of each. Behind the scenes, ABC officials insisted "the door was still open" on all three shows, but those who toiled on the shows began the process of letting go.

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ABC rebounded quickly and announced the following additions to its midseason lineup. "Scrubs," which ABC bought after NBC canceled it during what was supposed to be its last season, will premiere with back-to-back episodes on Jan. 6 beginning at 9 p.m. "Life on Mars" will move to Wednesday nights beginning Jan. 28 at 10 p.m. in the slot after "Lost," which premieres on Jan. 21 with a three-hour event. "Private Practice," will move to Thursdays beginning Jan. 8 at 10 p.m., airing after the show that gave it its life, "Grey's Anatomy."

The 29-year-old showed off her sultry side as she went back to her TV roots - guest starring in Eli Stone. She had her work cut out for her - playing the role of a nonprofit attorney that required her to tap into her singing and dancing skills.

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Co-star Natasha Henstridge told People magazine that the actress was 'super gracious and lovely'. And statuesque and gorgeous,' she added. And Stephen McPherson, president of ABC Entertainment, described Katie's performance as 'exquisite'.

Michael, 45, was arrested in a public toilet in the north London suburb of Hampstead on Friday afternoon after he was found in possession of crack cocaine and cannabis, according to the Sunday People newspaper. The Metropolitan Police has confirmed the arrest of a 45-year-old man in north London and his caution for possession of class A and class C drugs.

"I want to apologize to my fans for screwing up again, and to promise them I'll sort myself out," said Michael in a statement issued through his publicist. "And to say sorry to everybody else, just for boring them."