Heather Locklear has starred in Hannah Montana

Heather Locklear is rejoining the cast of cult US programme Melrose Place.

The actress, 47, will reprise her role as scheming Amanda Woodward in a new version of the series.

‘We're ecstatic to have the chance to bring Amanda Woodward back to Melrose Place,' say executive producers Todd Slavkin and Darren Swimmer.

‘Heather's involvement in the show is something we've been working on for some time as we couldn't imagine creating and producing this show without the iconic character's inclusion.'

Heather's alter-ego was last seen faking her own death in the 1999 Melrose Place season finale.

Her dramatic comeback will air on the CW network 17 November.

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