Look, we all know I’m not one to empathize with celebrities. I find it very difficult to feel bad for people who are amongst the richest and most famous in La La Land. However, there are a handful of celebrities who I genuinely care about, follow and support. One of those beloved celebrities is Katey Sagal , so when I heard her new show had been given the axe after only four episodes, I was devastated for her!
Now, the 67-year-old is opening up about the news and how she plans on rallying around her show.
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As you may have heard, Katey’s new show *Rebel* was off to a good start with fans on ABC.
The series, based on the life of Erin Brockovich, followed Katey as Annie “Rebel” Bello — a former Oakland detective forced to step down after the death of her brother. The show follows Rebel as she continues to investigate as a private eye.
Now, after only four episodes, the show has been given the axe by ABC.
Recently, Katey broke her silence about the abrupt end of her TV show in an emotional post on Instagram.
The show’s inspiration, Erin Brockovich, has been vocal on social media about the show’s cancelation.
“There’s an irony to a show by & for strong women who don’t quit, being canceled,” she tweeted.
“You’ll never cancel this movement, or our voices!”
She went on to say how much she admired the fans fighting for the show.
“People want strong characters who stand up for what’s important. They want to believe in something and be part of something and they want to see that represented in their entertainment.”
Now, Katey Sagal is breaking her silence following the devastating news.
“To all the dear rebellious @rebelabc followers. I am so touched by your support for our show,” the 67-year-old began.
:As a cast and great crew and the amazingly talented @kristavernoff have just begun to gel and find our footing, the plug has been pulled, and I feel you and hear your disappointment.”
“I wholeheartedly stand with you.”
She continued: “The abrupt announcement that there would be no season 2 based on the response from four airings came as a shock and a heartbreak.”
“Things take time to catch on. Rebel tells the story of a woman who speaks up for what is right, the show has heart and purpose, funny and tears, and we, the cast, are all scratching our heads at the reversal of support from ABC.”
“As Rebel would say, fight for what you want, make people listen, and in this case, if our show can find another, more suitable place to land, we will do the happy dance.”
“If not, we gave it our all and made our voices heard, which is the message behind Rebel ! Always Speak Up!!”
She then directed fans to singing a petition to save the show.
“Please feel free to share this post, and if you would like to sign the petition, you can join the thousands of others by clicking the link in my bio.”
To protest the show’s cancellation, click here .
The petition, started by Kellie Ocallaghan, has already gained a lot of traction online.
” Rebel is an ABC freshman drama show based on Erin Brockovich’s life, created by Krista Vernoff and starring Katey Sagal. The series combines drama with elements of comedy and deconstructs sexist and ageist stereotypes along its way,” the petition reads.
“On May 14, 2021, one day after the shows’s 5th episode aired, ABC announced that Rebel will not be back for a second season. We believe the decision to cancel the show was rash!”
“The series was not given enough time to establish itself and to build an audience! The show deserves a second season! If you agree please sign the petition and spread the word!” the post concluded.
We’re rooting for you, Rebel!
