Disney Channel has closed a deal for a fourth season of the blockbuster series starring Miley Cyrus.

There had been questions about whether Cyrus would return to the series that made her a global star, with the teen actress-singer declaring her intention to continue her small-screen duties as Miley Stewart/Hannah Montana.

As part of the deal, Cyrus will get a long hiatus with production on the fourth season of “Hannah Montana” slated to begin next year. (Filming on the show’s third season wraps this week.)

The series will change settings next season, during which the Stewarts will grapple with saying goodbye to their beachfront Malibu home.

“That will provide the catalyst for wonderful new characters and further expand the storytelling opportunities,” Disney Channel Worldwide president Gary Marsh said.

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