Vanessa Lachey expressed shock and dismay over the cancelation of her show, “NCIS: Hawai’i.”
The 43-year-old actress played Special Agent in Charge Jane Tennant in the Hawaii-based “NCIS” spinoff, making history as the franchise’s first female protagonist when the crime procedural debuted in 2021.
On Friday, it was revealed that “NCIS: Hawai’i,” which is presently in its third season, will not return for a fourth. Lachey responded in a post on her Instagram Story Friday night.
“Gutted, confused, and blindsided,” Lachey wrote on a photo of the “NCIS: Hawai’i” logo.
“Grateful, confident, beloved fans!” she added. “I’m processing this news while still being there with my family. “I love you all!”
“Mahalo Nui Loa,” Lachey added, which means “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, matching Lachey’s own feat as the first actress to direct a “NCIS” spinoff series.
Along with Alex Tarrant, Noah Mills, Yasmine Al-Bustami, Tori Anderson, Jason Antoon, and Kian Talan, “NCIS: Hawai’i” also starred these actors.
In addition to Lachey, other cast members and co-creators Matt Bosack and Christopher Silber also expressed their displeasure on social media about the cancelation of the series.
The actor who portrayed FBI Special Agent Kate Whistler, Anderson, posted on X, formerly Twitter, that she was “having a really hard time processing this one.”Lachey continued, “Mahalo Nui Loa,” which means “Thank you very much.”
Similar to Lachey’s accomplishment as the first actress to lead a “NCIS” spinoff series, the “Love Is Blind” host’s character Tennant was the first female Special Agent in Charge of the NCIS Pearl Harbor station.
“Thank you to our amazing crew who made every day feel like I was living a dream,” she said. Thank you to all of my fans, I would want to say. My heart aches for you too.
Anderson went on, “This is a huge loss for representation.” “Love you all so much.”
“This business is brutal and makes no sense,” wrote Antoon, who played cyber intelligence analyst Ernie Malik, in an Instagram post containing a news article on the cancellation. But we really did have a blast. Mahalo and love to all of you.”
Actor Mills, who portrayed Tennant’s second in command Jesse Boone, commented, “It was soooo much damn fun while it lasted!” on a picture of a Hawaii sunset.
“I will miss so many and so much about making this show,” he went on. I’m incredibly appreciative of the memories and the wonderful people on the wonderful island of Oahu, Hawaii. You guys have my undying gratitude for letting us come, live, play, work, and develop in such a unique location. Man out, Boone.”
Tarrant portrayed an agent for NCIS.
said on X, “@JanNash100 @mattbosack and I started something really amazing four years ago. We got together in Hawaii to create a show with a fantastic crew, writers, and cast. but in the end, an ohana was formed. I really appreciate all of you.”
“#NCISHawaii was a dream,” Bosack wrote. Even though it is now over, I will always be appreciative to my partners, @csilb and @JanNash100, our incredible cast, which was lead by @VanessaLachey, the whole team, and this beautiful island that I get to call home.
Meanwhile, furious “NCIS: Hawaii” viewers launched a Change.com petition pleading with CBS to save the program.
For many of us, NCIS: Hawaii has been more than simply a TV program. In the last three years, it has transformed lives in unfathomable ways and emerged as a symbol of inspiration and representation. The petition stated, “It’s not just about the exciting storylines or the compelling characters; it’s about what they stand for and how they’ve touched our hearts.”
“By showcasing women in prominent roles, the show has broken down boundaries and encouraged many girls and women to consider themselves as leaders. Due to the two lesbian characters’ much-needed exposure on mainstream television, many viewers have found it easier to accept their sexuality. Moreover, narratives addressing PTSD and trauma have provided comfort to individuals battling comparable challenges in their own lives,” the statement went on.
“NCIS: Hawaii has impacted viewers individually, but it has also united a broad fan base that is age- and background-diverse. It has drawn in a larger audience, revitalizing a franchise that was previously well-liked,” the petition continued.