Vanessa Lachey Feels "Blindsided" by NCIS: Hawai'i Cancellation
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NCIS: Hawai'i's fans and stars are bidding the series a sad aloha.
On April 26, Variety and several more outlets reported that the NCIS spinoff has been canceled and that the third season finale on May 6 will be the show's last episode ever. CBS has not commented publicly about the news, which has shocked not only viewers but the series' leading actress, Vanessa Lachey.
"Gutted, confused, blindsided," the 43-year-old wrote on her Instagram Stories April 27, before turning her attention to the viewers. "Grateful, confident, beloved fans."
Lachey, who plays NCIS team leader Jane Tennant on NCIS: Hawai'i, continued, "Processing this news and still being present with my family. I love you all!"
The Love Is Blind cohost added, "Mahalo Nui Loa," which means "Thank you very much" in Hawaiian.
Lachey's costar Tori Anderson echoed the actress' remarks in response to the news.
"Having a really hard time processing this one," she wrote on X. "Thank you to our incredible crew who made every single day feel like I was living a dream."
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She continued, "I want to say thank you to all the fans. My heart breaks for you as well. This is a huge loss for representation. Love you all so much."
On NCIS: Hawai'i, the franchise's first female-led series, Anderson plays FBI agent Kate Whistler, who is involved in a romance with NCIS junior agent Lucy, played by Yasmine Al-Bustami.
The series is the fourth spinoff in CBS' NCIS franchise and the third to be canceled, following NCIS: Los Angeles, which ended in 2023 after 14 seasons, and NCIS: New Orleans, which concluded in 2021 after seven.
Earlier this month, flagship series was renewed for season 22, while spinoff NCIS: Sydney was granted a second season in March. CBS also plans to debut a prequel series, NCIS: Origins, during the upcoming 2024-25 season.
Read on find out which shows have been renewed and canceled in 2024...
Canceled: NCIS: Hawai'i
Multiple outlets reported April 26 that the show would end after the season three finale on May 6.
Renewed: For All Mankind
Apple TV+ announced that its hit, award-winning space drama series For All Mankind has landed a renewal for season five.
Canceled: The Talk
The long-running daytime talk show will end in December after 15 seasons, CBS announced in April.
Renewed: 9-1-1
The drama will be back for season eight on ABC.
Renewed: Karamo
The Queer Eye star's eponymous talk show will be back for season three.
Renewed: Chicago Fire
The One Chicago series will be back for season 13.
Renewed: Chicago P.D
The One Chicago series will be back for season 12.
Renewed: Chicago Med
The One Chicago series will be back for season 10.
Renewed: Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
NBC's hit crime drama will be back for a historic 26th season.
Renewed: Law & Order
NBC's long-running drama has been renewed for season 24.
Ending: Bupkis
Pete Davidson announced in March that he will not do a second season of semi-autobiographical Peacock series.
“I’ve always seen Bupkis as a window into my life, since it is so personal and about my struggles and family," he told The Hollywood Reporter. "After nearly a decade of my personal life being in the media I wanted a chance to tell my story my way. Of all the work I’ve ever done, Bupkis is by far what I’m most proud of."
Renewed: The Young and the Restless
CBS has renewed the iconic soap for an additional four years through the 2027-2028 television season. The renewal will bring the show through its 55th season.
Renewed: True Detective
HBO's anthology thriller will be back for season five with Night Country creator Issa López returning as showrunner, according to The Wrap.
Renewed: Queens Court
Peacock's reality competition series returns this summer with three new celebrity queens who embark on a journey of a lifetime to find their king by dating 22 confident, successful men. Guided by Hollywood “couple goals” hosts, Holly Robinson Peete and Rodney Peete, the queens must let go of past heartbreak, embrace new connections, and find a man worthy of sharing their throne!
Renewed: Celebrity Family Feud
The star-studded Family Feud spinoff will be back for season 11.
Renewed: Jeopardy! Masters
The game show spinoff, which pits Jeopardy! champions against each other, has been renewed for season two.
Renewed: The Bachelorette
The ABC dating reality show will be back for season 21 in summer 2024.
Renewed: Abbott Elementary
ABC has renewed the comedy series for season four.
Renewed: The Kardashians
Kim, Khloe and Kourtney Kardashian are returning to your TV screens—Hulu revealed in February that The Kardashians season five will premiere in spring 2024.
Renewed: On the Roam
On the Roam, Max's cinematic docuseries following Jason Momoa as he travels the country chasing art, adventure and friendship, will be back for season two.
Renewed: The Traitors
Peacock's wildly successful celebrity competition series will be back for a third season starring a new batch of your favorite reality TV personalities.
Renewed: Hijack
Apple TV+ announced season two for hit, high-octane thriller Hijack, starring and executive produced by Idris Elba.
Canceled: The Flight Attendant
The Max thriller won't be taking off for season three.
"What started out as an attention-grabbing book cover quickly evolved into an extraordinary flight of a lifetime," star Kaley Cuoco announced Jan. 19. "I always envisioned TFA as a limited series and thanks to an incredible creative team, we were able to deliver two thrilling seasons."
Canceled: Schmigadoon!
The AppleTV+ musical comedy has been cancelled after two seasons.
“I am sad to share that Apple will not be moving forward with Season 3 of Schmigadoon!” co-creator Cinco Paul announced on Instagram. “The season is written (including 25 new songs) but we unfortunately won’t be making it. Such is life. I want to thank everyone involved with the show, our incredible cast and crew and writers, our wonderful supporters at Broadway Video, Universal and Apple, for everything they did to make it happen. It’s a miracle we even got two seasons, honestly, and I’m so grateful we did.”
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