Word leaked out late last week that ABC’s new comedy, Romantically Challenged, had been cancelled. Alyssa Milano said that the news was premature and rallied fans to save it. The fight is now over.
Romantically Challenged follows a group of friends who have a hard time in the romance department. The sitcom’s cast includes Alyssa Milano, Josh Lawson, Kelly Stables, Kyle Bornheimer, Camden Palmisano, and Sierra McCormick.
The sitcom got off to an okay start with a 2.9 rating in the all-important 18-49 demographic and 10.67 million viewers. Unfortunately, the ratings fell for future episodes and the TV show continued to lose a large percentage of the Dancing with the Stars lead-in audience.
When news of the likely cancellation leaked out, Milano and others connected with the show encouraged fans to call the ABC audience feedback line. They also asked supporters to send photos of themselves with signs of support.
Milano was touched by the efforts and wrote, “Your efforts on behalf of the my show has reiterated why I love my job. I hope you know that it is your faith and support that keep me going even in the hardest times. The words ‘thank you,’ never seem enough to convey my gratitude. Just know, from the bottom of my being, that you guys give me strength and I appreciate you.”
Despite the campaign, ABC has now officially pulled the plug. The show’s staff wrote to fans, “We wanted you to hear it from us 1st. We are heartbroken to report that #RomanticallyChallenged has been cancelled… officially.” And then, “We can’t thank you enough for all of our efforts in keeping us alive. We love you, #RomanticallyChallenged Army.”
What do you think? Should Romantically Challenged have been renewed for season two?
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38 Comments on "Romantically Challenged: TV Show Officially Cancelled, No Season Two"
So why is cougar town still on air? Terrible show. Insults people,s intelligence. Must be the
Same people that watch those disgusting reality shows. Bad writing, bad acting.
I, like other people, think that it should NOT be canceled, I mean, hello? I LOVE Alyssa Milano and when I first watched the show, I thought that WOW, Alyssa’s doing comedy? Is there ANY chance that the show is going to be renewed.
Alyssa is awesome. I think many would watch the show if it
were more widely publicized and people knew about it. I didnʻt even
here about it until a few days ago. Bring it back! PLEASE
BRING IT BACK!
I love this show!!!
Bring it back! We want to see more Alyssa !!
Yes bring the show back! I loved it!
thats not fair, i love the show and it shouldnt be cancelled if all u people rather watch randome people dance with stars thats just sad. i mean u already know whats gonna happen. they go in dance and the judjes say yes or no randomely for dramatic reason.
i loved alyssa in charmed and i loved her in ummm oh yeah, romanticly challenged. im done writting.
ps. alyssa m. rocks, go pheobe
Show sucked! And Alyssa HATES her fans, very rude lady!!
I thought the show was really funny and I liked watching it. I think it should come back!!
My daughter and I think this was an awful decision. The show was light hearted, cute and it was nice to see Alyssa Milano back on TV. Sick of reality shows or shows for tweens, teens and early twenties….all of us have TV and we need some diverse programs. Need shows for 40-65 yrs of age. Not reality but good, funny, family values type shows. Please stop canceling shows like Romantically Challenged. Also, start getting some new dimensional programs. Our age group does exisit:)
I just found out due to being under a rock since April. Oh well, this sucks!!!
It was the first sitcom i actually laughed at. It was the first decent sitcom that was not reality tv. I’m SICK of reality TV! Bring it back, give it a better time slot!
Was a great show…should have tried it in a different time slot!