US television network ABC has decided to scrap its fashion magazine comedy series 'Ugly Betty'.
In a joint statement announcing the cancellation, the show's executive producer Silvio Horta and ABC President Steve McPherson said: "We've mutually come to the difficult decision to make this 'Ugly Betty's final season, and are announcing now as we want to allow the show ample time to write a satisfying conclusion.
"We are extremely proud of this groundbreaking series, and felt it was important to give the fans a proper farewell."
Speaking to People magazine, actor Mark Indelicato, who plays Betty's (America Ferrera) nephew Justin, said: "It's been an amazing four years. I've learned so much from the wonderful actors I have worked with.
"It's sad to see this come so unexpectedly but I think that we all recognise the tremendous work that we have done - and am very grateful for that."
