Vanessa Lachey ‘blindsided’ as CBS cancels ‘NCIS: Hawai’i’ after 3 seasons and 1,000-episode milestone

OAHU, HAWAII: Vanessa Lachey, the trailblazing actress who made history as the first female lead in the NCIS franchise, has been left 'blindsided' by the news of CBS canceling ‘NCIS: Hawai’i’ after three seasons.

The actress, who played the role of Jane Tennant, expressed her feelings on Instagram on April 27, as fans continue to express anger over the cancellation.

Vanessa Lachey left in a state of shock over ‘NCIS: Hawai’i’ cancellation

The news has come as a shock to Lachey who had relocated to Hawaii with her along with their three children: Camden John, Brooklyn Elisabeth and Phoenix Robert for the filming of the show in 2021, as per People. 

The cancellation has also left her and her fans in a state of disbelief and disappointment. “Gutted, confused, blindsided,” Lachey wrote on her Instagram Stories.

“Grateful, confident, beloved fans! Processing this news and still being present with my family. I Love You all!” she continued, before adding, “Mahalo Nui Loa,” which translates to “Thank you very much.” 

CBS’s decision to cancel ‘NCIS: Hawai’i’

CBS decided to cancel the island-based spinoff, with the season 3 finale — now the series finale — set to air on Monday, May 6, the publication reported. 

‘NCIS: Hawai’i’ debuted in 2021 and starred Vanessa Lachey who made history as the franchise’s first female lead, taking on the role of Jane Tennant, head of the fictional Naval Criminal Investigation Service at the Pearl Harbor Field Office.

The show had been a milestone for the franchise, bringing a fresh perspective and a strong female lead to the forefront.

In addition to Lachey, the series starred Alex Tarrant, Noah Mills, Yasmine Al-Bustami, Jason Antoon, Tori Anderson and Kian Talan. During the show's third season, LL COOL J reprised his role as NCIS: LA's Sam Hanna.

Fans express outrage and petition to save the show

Fans have expressed outrage over the show’s cancellation, even creating a petition on Change.com, calling for CBS to save the show and launching a “#SaveNCISHawaii” hashtag on X.

"NCIS: Hawaii has been more than just a television show for many of us," the petition reads in part.

"t'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," it adds in part.

"Beyond its impact on individual viewers, 'NCIS: Hawai'i' 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 reads further.

"CBS cancelling a female-led show with POC and queer representation really hurts. The show is so much more than just a show. It’s family. The cast and crew deserve better. We deserve better. #NCISHawaii #SaveNCISHawaii," wrote one on X. 

"Feel like a broken record but cancelling a female lead show a main lesbian couple and a diverse cast bc of a poor decision to greenlight a show w a known abuser and another one about a white man who had already 18 seasons worth of stories is sick" wrote one more. 

"Woke up and still in shock. I can’t believe I’m losing them," wrote one more while another added, "I'm pissed off !!!"

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