Newest 'Scandal' spoilers revealed that Portia de Rossi's character Elizabeth North replaces Cyrus Bene as Chief of Staff in Season 5. After actress' regularization, she is expected to have more scenes in the fifth installment. And, there might be some retaliation she would do.

Portia de Rossi was so happy when she found out that ABC TV series 'Scandal' has promoted her. Now that she's full-pledged series regular, what can we expect from her in Season 5?

'Scandal' Season 4 had shown us the most shocking things that President Fitzgerald Grant did-he fired his Chief of Staff, Cyrus Beene, and threw his wife Mellie out into the street after discovering their involvement to the jurors' murder in former B613 command.

Of course, Cyrus and Mellie's scheme would not be known if not because of Elizabeth North. But we will be more surprised to learn that Lizzie Bear may be replacing Cyrus' role as the Chief of Staff. And, she may seat in his chair longer than expected, as actress Portia De Rossi was promoted to a series regular on 'Scandal'.

Now, Elizabeth North a.k.a. Lizzie Bear is expected to take her revenge. Latest 'Scandal' spoilers revealed that she will be shaking Mellie's ground, as she is no longer her dog. And, Cyrus cannot look down on her anymore. What kind of retaliation she will do? Well, no one is safe for her payback time.

As what Portia said, "She was tired of getting kicked around. She was sick of being Mellie's dog, someone who fetches whatever she wants. It was payback time for Lizzie Bear. She had enough, so she made a big bold power move."

'Scandal' Season 5 is expected to return by the final quarter of the year. So, what are you expectations for the upcoming season? Share us your thoughts below for the latest 'Scandal' spoilers.