Vanessa Lachey expressed her shock and dismay over the cancellation of her present “NCIS: Hawai’i.”
The 43-year-old actress starred as Particular Agent in Cost Jane Tennant within the Hawaii-based “NCIS” spinoff and made historical past because the franchise’s first feminine lead when the crime procedural premiered in 2021.
On Friday, information broke that “NCIS: Hawai’i,” which is at present airing its third season, wouldn’t return for a fourth. Lachey shared her response in a publish on her Instagram Story Friday night time.
“Gutted, confused, blindsided,” Lachey wrote on a picture of the “NCIS: Hawai’i” emblem.
Vanessa Lachey mentioned she was “blindsided” after her present “NCIS: Hawai’i” was canceled. (Karen Neal/CBS by way of Getty Pictures)
“Grateful, confident, beloved fans!” she continued. “Processing this news and still being present with my family. I Love You all!”
“Mahalo Nui Loa,” Lachey added, which translates to “Thank you very much.”
The “Love Is Blind” host’s character Tennant was the first female Special Agent in Charge of the NCIS Pearl Harbor station, mirroring Lachey’s own achievement as the first actress to helm an “NCIS” spinoff series.
Lachey shared her reaction to the news on Instagram (Vanessa Lachey Instagram)
“NCIS: Hawai’i” also starred Alex Tarrant, Noah Mills, Yasmine Al-Bustami, Tori Anderson, Jason Antoon and Kian Talan.
Along with Lachey, other members of the cast and the show’s co-creators Christopher Silber and Matt Bosack took to social media to voice their disappointment over the series’ cancellation.
“Having a really hard time processing this one,” Anderson, who played FBI Special Agent Kate Whistler, wrote on X, formerly Twitter.
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She continued, “Thank you to our incredible crew who made every single day feel like I was living a dream. I want to say thank you to all the fans. My heart breaks for you as well.”
“This is a huge loss for representation,” Anderson added. “Love you all so much.”
Lachey’s co-star Tori Anderson mentioned it was a “huge loss for representation.” (CBS by way of Getty Pictures)
Antoon, who portrayed cyber intelligence specialist Ernie Malik, shared a information story in regards to the cancelation in an Instagram publish, writing, “This business is brutal and makes no sense. But we had soooo much fun. Love you all and mahalo.”
“It was soooo much damn fun while it lasted!,” Mills, who performed Tennant’s second in command Jesse Boone, wrote on a photograph of a sundown in Hawaii.
He continued, “I will miss so many and so much about making this show. Incredibly grateful for the memories and to the AMAZING people on the great island of Oahu Hawaii, I cannot thank you enough for allowing us to visit, live, play, work and grow in such a special place. Boone man out.”
Tarrant, who performed NCIS agent Kai Holman, merely posted a damaged coronary heart emoji on X.
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wrote on X, “Four years ago, @JanNash100 @mattbosack and I started something very special. We joined with an incredible cast, amazing writers and crew… and gathered in Hawai’i to make a show. But ended up creating an ohana. I’m so grateful to you all.”
Bosack wrote, “#NCISHawaii was a dream. And while it’s ended, I am forever grateful to my partners, @csilb and @JanNash100, our amazing cast, led by @VanessaLachey, the entire crew, and this wonderful island I call home…”
The present was canceled after three seasons. ( Karen Neal/CBS by way of Getty Pictures)
In the meantime, outraged followers of “NCIS: Hawai’i” began a petition urging CBS to avoid wasting the show on Change.com.
“NCIS: Hawaii has been more than just a television show for many of us. Over the past three years, it has become a beacon of representation and inspiration, changing lives in ways unimaginable. It’s not just about the thrilling plotlines or the engaging characters; it’s about what they stand for and how they’ve touched our hearts,” the petition learn.
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“The show has broken barriers by portraying women in leading roles, inspiring countless girls and women to see themselves as leaders. The two lesbian characters have helped many viewers come to terms with their sexuality, providing much-needed representation on mainstream television. Furthermore, storylines dealing with PTSD and trauma have offered solace to those grappling with similar issues in their own lives,” it continued.
“Beyond its impact on individual viewers, NCIS: Hawaii has also brought together a diverse fandom community that spans across ages and backgrounds. It has breathed new life into an already beloved franchise by attracting a wider audience,” the petition added.
