Kiefer Sutherland caused the production set for his hit show 24 to be shut down after a cyst near his kidney ruptured requiring surgery. Sutherland’s publicist said:

"While Kiefer Sutherland is frustrated to miss even one day of work, he and Fox decided together that it would be best to complete this minor elective procedure now as a precaution as opposed to six weeks from now when production wraps. He looks forward to returning to work next week."

20th Century Fox added:

"We are temporarily suspending production of 24 while our friend and colleague Kiefer Sutherland undergoes a medical procedure. We hope to resume production shortly and do not anticipate any disruption in the broadcast of this season’s episodes."

Before anyone jumps to the conclusion that Sutherland is really having a liver transplant, it appears the report about the cyst is true, but strangely doctors said they will need Elisha Cuthbert’s stem cells for this procedure (just kidding on that last part).

Sutherland’s cast-mates said:

"Rupture all the cysts you want, you still won’t make him talk." (just kidding again)

Get well soon Kiefer.

Sherri Shepherd commented on Brooke Shields getting drunk with multiple DUI alcoholic Kiefer Sutherland:

"I love Brooke Shields, I really do. But what the hell are you doing at a bar at 2 in the morning with Kiefer Sutherland? It made her feel hip but it’s like me and Andy Dick being out at 2 in the morning. Nothing good happens at 2 in the morning."

Shepherd should consider retiring right now, because what she said was probably the coolest thing she may ever say. It’s to the point, and dead on accurate.

The second coolest thing Sherri ever did was when she tried to kiss Cameron Mathison on the mouth, while holding him with a headlock.

Kiefer Sutherland was released just after midnight at the Glendale City Jail after serving his full 48 days for his second DUI conviction. Unlike the female celebs who did everything they could to escape being treated like the rest of us, Kiefer took it like a real man and served his entire sentence. I might just start watching 24.

Kiefer Sutherland will be released from jail on Monday after serving his full 48 day sentence. Kiefer was not placed in special living accommodations available to those with the money to pay for them. "We do have a pay-to-stay," a representative from the jail confirmed, "however, he did not request [the program]. He wanted to be treated like any other inmate sentenced to do his time."

Kiefer deserves a lot of respect. Gary Collins is paying the $78 per day to get special treatment, and all the female celebrities in jail in California have been released early, but not Kiefer. This should boost his manly profile, and 24 as well.

Kiefer Sutherland (40) was booked into the Glendale City Jail tonight to being his 48 day jail sentence. Kiefer will spend Christmas, New Years Eve, and his birthday, December 21, in jail. He checked in much earlier than planned while his show, 24, remains on the shelf due to the writers strike. After his jail sentence Kiefer will have five years of probation. He looks determined in this picture. It’s unlikely you’ll hear about him spending time in jail hospital due to a rash like Paris Hilton.