Eventually becoming an attending orthopedic surgeon, the character was originally contracted to appear on a recurring basis, but received star billing in the third season.
Additionally, it was feared that fans would complain if the couple appeared when many actors with star billing had received limited screentime in the early third season.
Special guest stars are actors and actresses who were once given star billing, but due to a character's death or escape from the island, now appear on occasion.
Additionally, it was feared that fans would complain if they appeared, when many actors with star billing had received limited screentime in the early third season.