Vanessa Lachey expressed shock and regret over the cancellation of her show “NCIS: Hawaii.”
The 43-year-old actress stars as Special Agent Jane Tennant in the Hawaii-based NCIS spinoff, making history as the series’ first female lead when it premiered in 2021.
On Friday, news broke that NCIS: Hawaii, which is currently airing Season 3, will not be returning for Season 4. Lachey shared his own reaction in a post on his Instagram Story Friday night.
“Devastated, confused and blindsided,” Lachey wrote on an image of the “NCIS: Hawaii” logo.
Vanessa Lachey said she was “blinded” when her show “NCIS: Hawaii” was canceled. (Karen Neal/CBS via Getty Images)
“Thank you, confident, and beloved fans!” she continued. “I’m still with my family as I process this news. I love you all!”
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“Mahalo nui loa,” Lachey added. This means “Thank you very much.”
Tennant, host of “Love Is Blind,” highlighted Lachey’s own accomplishments as the first female special agent in charge of the NCIS Pearl Harbor Division and the first actress to lead an “NCIS” spinoff series. It reflects.
Lachey shared her reaction to the news on Instagram (Vanessa Lachey Instagram)
“NCIS: Hawaii” also starred Alex Tarrant, Noah Mills, Yasmin Al-Bustami, Tori Anderson, Jason Antoon, and Kian Taran.
In addition to Lachey, other cast members and the show’s co-creators Christopher Silver and Matt Bozak also took to social media to express their disappointment in the series’ cancellation.
“I’m really having a hard time processing this,” Anderson, who played FBI Special Agent Kate Whistler, wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
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She continued, “Thank you to the amazing staff who make every day feel like a dream. I want to express my gratitude to all my fans. My heart goes out to you as I think of you. I feel like I’m going to burst,” he said.
“This is a huge loss for the national team,” Anderson added. “I love you all so much.”
Lachey’s co-star Tori Anderson said it was a “huge loss for representation.” (CBS via Getty Images)
Antoon, who played the role of cyber intelligence specialist Ernie Malik, shared a news article about the cancellation in an Instagram post, writing, “This business is cruel and it makes no sense. But we had so much fun. Everyone. I love you and mahalo,” he wrote.
Mills, who played Tennant’s second-in-command Jesse Boone, wrote, “So much fun!” on a photo of a Hawaiian sunset.
He continued, “I’m going to miss working on this show so much. I’m incredibly grateful for the memories and for the wonderful people of Oahu, Hawaii, who we visited and… Live, play, work and grow in such a special place.”
Tarrant, who played NCIS Agent Kai Holman, simply posted a heartbroken emoji to X.
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“Four years ago, @JanNash100 @mattbosack and I started something special. We came together in Hawaii to work with an amazing cast, amazing writers, and crew…to make a show. But… , Finally, Ohana, I’m really grateful to you all.”
“#NCISHawaii has been a dream, and although it’s over, I’m forever grateful to my partners @csilb and @JanNash100, the entire incredible cast and crew led by @VanessaLachey, and this amazing island I call home,” Bosak wrote. doing…” “
The show was canceled after three seasons. (Karen Neal/CBS via Getty Images)
Meanwhile, fans outraged by “NCIS: Hawaii” have started a petition asking CBS to save the show on Change.com.
“NCIS: Hawaii has been more than just a TV show to many of us. Over the past three years, NCIS has become a beacon of expression and inspiration, changing lives in unimaginable ways. “It’s not just about the fascinating characters; it’s about what they represent and how they have touched our hearts,” the petition reads.
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“The show broke barriers by portraying women in leading roles and inspired countless girls and women to see themselves as leaders. The two lesbian characters inspired many viewers to see themselves as leaders. It has helped people come to terms with their sexuality and provided much-needed representation on mainstream television. Additionally, stories dealing with PTSD and trauma have provided comfort to those dealing with similar issues in their lives.” continued.
“Beyond its impact on individual viewers, ‘NCIS: Hawaii’ brought together a diverse fan community across ages and backgrounds. By attracting a broader audience, NCIS: Hawaii expanded upon an already beloved series. It has given a new lease of life,” the petition added.
