In February 2008, ITV announced that Rebus had been axed, amid reports that Stott had told producers he did not want to continue in the role. ITV indicated at the time that further "one-off specials are a possibility for the future."
In February 2008, ITV declared that Rebus had been canceled, alongside claims that Stott informed producers he did not wish to continue in the role. ITV suggested at the time that additional "one-off specials" might be considered for future episodes.