[Scarlett.]

Fox has confirmed speculation that it has decided to axe real-time drama 24 in its eighth season.

A statement issued by the network announced that the show will bow out with a two-hour series finale to air on May 24.

The programme's cancellation was a joint decision by star and executive producer Kiefer Sutherland, executive producer and showrunner Howard Gordon, Twentieth Century Fox Television, Imagine Entertainment and Fox Broadcasting Company.

Sutherland said: "This has been the role of a lifetime, and I will never be able to fully express my appreciation to everyone who made it possible. While the end of the series is bittersweet, we always wanted 24 to finish on a high note, so the decision to make the eighth season our last was one we all agreed upon.

"This feels like the culmination of all our efforts from the writers to the actors to our fantastic crew and everyone at Fox. Looking ahead to the future, Howard Gordon and I are excited about the opportunity to create the feature film version of 24. But when all is said and done, it is the loyal worldwide fan base that made it possible for me to have the experience of playing the role of Jack Bauer, and for that I am eternally grateful."

The movie will see Sutherland's Jack Bauer face enemies in Europe and be penned by State of Play screenwriter Billy Ray.

Gordon added: "Kiefer and I have loved every minute of making 24, but we all believe that now is the right time to call it a day. I echo his sentiments of gratitude toward the show's amazing creative team, as well as the studio and network who have always believed in us and shown us unbelievable support."

[ILoveTRW]

everything is being cancelled, whats next, The Real World?

it should be coming up to renewal soon so it should be interesting to see if mtv renew it or not

[arista]

The Movie
is good news , though.

[Locke.]

It was rumoured to have been axed at first but it turns out that it was a mutual agreement between Fox and the owners of the show & Kiefer Sutherland, so it won't be classed as cancelled

And a movie expected to be released in 2012...

[Shaun]

Originally Posted by ILoveDC

everything is being cancelled, whats next, The Real World?

[ILoveTRW]

Originally Posted by Shaun

you evil bitch

[StrathmoreBB]

Good. Its a rubbish show.

[Mystic Mock]

i dont think a show in its 8th year picking up 9 million viewers in america should be canciled i know why they have canciled it aswell to put cheap crap pretend scifi but actually soaps on

[Ruth*Star]

Aw, I've told my dad its been axed and he doesn't believe me even though i've showed him the links saying its been axed.

[Mystic Mock]

Originally Posted by Ruth*Star

Aw, I've told my dad its been axed and he doesn't believe me even though i've showed him the links saying its been axed.

his probably hoping it will get renewed in the last minute