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'Mike & Molly' canceled after six seasons, says co-star Rondi Reed

By Karen Butler
Actress Melissa McCarthy reacts to comments during an unveiling ceremony honoring her with the 2,552nd star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles on May 19, 2015. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI
Actress Melissa McCarthy reacts to comments during an unveiling ceremony honoring her with the 2,552nd star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles on May 19, 2015. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 13 (UPI) -- Actress Rondi Reed made the surprise announcement that the current sixth season of her sitcom Mike & Molly will be its last.

"Before you hear it elsewhere (and some already have) this is the Final and 6th Season of MIKE & MOLLY on CBS. It is also a shortened season (13 episodes) after the announced full renewal of 22 episodes back in March by the network. We are done taping as of January 27th 2016 and I am not sure exactly when/if the episodes will all be aired," she penned in a Dec. 9 Facebook post, which went viral over the weekend.

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"The network has it's reasons, and I will not get into a debate, discussion, or campaign to get them to change their minds. Other venues were explored by WB and Bonanza Productions (Chuck Lorre) after CBS announced their intentions, but did not turn up a future for our show. It is a fact and we have known for a few weeks. I remain extremely grateful to have been a part of this and to have worked with a fabulous bunch of folks over the years. I have learned a lot about many things, including the Business we call Show. Also grateful for all the fans and for the personal support I have received over the (almost) 6 seasons. Stewart Talent has guided me every step of the way on this journey and for that I am also forever grateful."

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Reed plays Mike's mother Peggy on the show. The title characters are portrayed by Billy Gardell and Melissa McCarthy.

Entertainment Weekly said it reached out to CBS Sunday, but the network declined to comment on Reed's remarks.

Before you hear it elsewhere (and some already have) this is the Final and 6th Season of MIKE & MOLLY on CBS. It is also...

Posted by Rondi Reed on Wednesday, December 9, 2015

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