Cyrus signs for more 'Hannah Montana'

The Disney Channel has closed a deal for a fourth season of Hannah Montana.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Miley Cyrus has signed up to appear in another season of the teen show.

Filming on season three will finish this week, while the actress has reportedly been granted a long hiatus as production on the new episodes is slated to begin next year.

It has also emerged that the set will change for the fourth season. "That will provide the catalyst for wonderful new characters and further expand the storytelling opportunities," said Disney Channel Worldwide president Gary Marsh.

The actress was recently rumoured to be in the running for a role in the Footloose remake.