Lindsay Lohan to Return to Ugly Betty

Lindsay Lohan is once again set to appear on Ugly Betty.

The 'Mean Girls' actress, 22, will return to the show as Kimberly, Betty's high school nemesis, next week to shoot her ongoing guest stint for the show's third season, premiering Sept. 25 on ABC.

Executive Producer Silvio Horta says he expects Lindsay to make another surprise set entrance.

He reveals, "She did a half-day last season and she came early.

"She was 45 minutes early. I was impressed."

Horta admits that one of the reasons he cast Lindsay, who approached him for a role, was because he was fascinated by the young tabloid-favorite.

"Lindsay brings a reputation, but I've always loved her," he says. "I just wanted to meet her, to be in a room with her and see what this is all about."

He added that he recognized the star -- whose lawyer insisted Tuesday that she was 'back on track' -- had dealt with her past demons. "She fell into whatever the typical traps of stardom [are], " he says. "I think this is a real great opportunity for her. I'm really excited."