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Ugly Betty cancelled

By Eleanor Young  on Thursday 28 January 2010

Ugly Betty, celebrity news, Marie Claire

Hit US show Ugly Betty has been cancelled and will be taken off air in March, ABC has revealed.

This blow comes as viewers in the US are just half way through the current series.

The fashion favourite set in New York was an instant hit when it began in 2006, even picking up Golden Globe and Emmy awards.

But Betty and her Mode friends have not been doing so well in recent years, and the show has struggled with dwindling viewing figures.

It's rumoured that Betty will be replaced with episodes of Samantha Who? and In the Motherhood.

‘The Thursday night block is a good opportunity to launch these comedies,' an ABC spokesperson said.

But the word on the street is that Betty will definitely be back - until the end of the series, at least.

‘Betty is a solid performer and there is no question that it will definitely be back to complete its season,' the ABC insider added.

Will you be sad to see Ugly Betty go? Let us know your verdict in the comments box below.

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Comment by Emme on January 28 12:42

I'd rather they focus on giving us a proper ending and finish it now. It is getting a bit tired, although I still enjoy it.
Comment by Melanie on January 28 12:46

this is a favourite show of mine. I really like it, will be a shame as there are other shows which are not as good as this
Comment by yasmine choudhry on January 28 12:52

WHAT?!?!?! i was really looking forward to watching that!!!!!
spoil the fun for us!!! =(
x x x
Comment by francesca on January 28 12:56

Nooooooo. I love Ugly Betty :( At least we get one more season I guess...it won't be the same without Ashley Jensen anyway.
Comment by Jade on January 28 13:03

I will be soooo sad to see ugly betty go. I always watched it religiously on fridays on greatstufftv.com. I have to say i am extremely sad. So does this mean it would definitely be coming back in March or is going to stop showing in March?.
Comment by Kewtie on January 28 13:09

I will be gutted to see Ugly Betty go, it is not as good as when it started but is still light hearted, funny and easy to watch.
Comment by Deb on January 28 13:10

Ugly Betty is one of the best shows of its kind on TV. In fact, I believe its one of a kind. It's extremely well written and so funny. The quality of the cinematography is fabulous and the contemporary settings of the scenes are fascinating. It will be very sad to see it go.
Comment by Jan Martin on January 28 13:16

Oh no, how will I get by with my Amanda/Mark fix???
Comment by Jacqueline on January 28 13:26

Nooo!
I really love the series, it would be a shame to see it come to such an end.
Comment by Felicia on January 28 13:33

NO Way!I don't believe it- Sooooooooooooo unfair!!!
Don't they realise this show helps me with my linen basket (ironing)when on! Not forgetting how therapeutic it is for my emotional well being, laughing, crying, laughing etc.
I like many others just "love" this show, one of the best things on the chav filled, reality TV flakey American garbage which is forced down our throats!!
If they had the show on regularly, instead of all this stop, start stop business they may find viewer (YES US)would be able to watch!!

Betty, I will miss you, love all the styles, fashion - Vanessa Williams & her amazingly Fine self,Daniel, his mommy,the receptionist, Mark, Betty's nephew EVERYONE!!
Promise me you'll finish the season- please, please.
Right, I need to call my counsellor!! :(
Comment by Sandra frm London on January 28 14:03

I am so gutted, why do the american channels do this all the time??!! If they just gave us a "sell-by" date on these it wouldn't be such a disappointment.
Comment by Loz on January 28 14:06

So sad, I will really miss it, I'm not aware of any other programme it can be compared to and I think that's a good thing. I also hope they give it a proper ending.
Comment by Sonia on January 28 14:19

Nooooo, ugly betty is like my long lost sister and Amanda who I secretly hope to become!!! I am devestated, they can't pull the plug, this programme has picked my up out of the lowest doldrums in the world, how dare they!
Comment by Sharon Gibon on January 28 14:36

Noooooo i think Its the best programme ..i live in the uk and cant wait to watch when its aired..i even think its better than Desperate Housewives....such a shame everyone else doesnt share the same opinion..
Comment by debbie vitalis on January 28 15:42

I can't believe 'Ugly Betty'is to be no more it has a well deserved cult following and is still a great watch.Ask the UK audience we all still want it.
Comment by Carolyn on January 28 16:28

I can't belive it!! I really enjoy watching the show, it's always the same you get into a show and have a few series of it and just becuse it's not getting a big aduience the tv people cancell it.I hope that they have done a decent ending not something that you will never know what happened next.
Comment by Jo Hughes on January 28 16:32

Such a shame I was really getting into it again. The second series lost its way I agree but it is so much better now (as i have been catching up in series 4 on the internet) and love Betty's new look!
Comment by Andrea on January 28 18:49

Why does TV do this to the good programs? It's crazy but you see a person starting from the bottom and going up to what they've dreamed of doing. Take off all the programs that have no story lines and leave the good ones on!
Comment by carol on January 28 19:16

WHY??? Ugly Betty is way better than those crazy reality shows!! It's just not fair!!!
If they left the series on the time spot they were in, they would be fine!
I will miss all the Whole cast especially all the crazy things that goes on. It helps me escape for 1 hour from my everyday life.
What next?? another unbelievable reality show, stupid family sitcom, it's not fair!!
Comment by Smileyinib on January 28 19:34

I love Ugly Betty- I still think it is a great show. There changing from Thursday nites to Friday nites and then to Wednesday almost always means the death of a show
Comment by mary on January 28 19:46

That's BULLSHI#!!! That is one of the only good shows. Now I'm stuck watching nothing but Bravo. Their loss. Dumbasses
Comment by jj on January 28 20:41

Oh no they didn't. I love Ugly Betty how dare they do that. I am glad they are still doing season 4 but what about season 5. Arrhh!!!!
Comment by Gracie Stanyer on January 28 20:48

Maybe if they left it alone in its previous timeslot this wouldn't have happened. But no. The networks can never be satisfied with anything decent and they will sabotage any good show for whatever arbitrary reason that the network chief comes up with. They should be ashamed.
Comment by MWG on January 28 21:25

WHAT !! I am so ticked off that the network would cancel Ugly Betty. I have been a hugh fan of this show from day one. I looked forward to watching it. What is wrong with these networks ! They take good programming off for what another reality show !! Give me a break. I think the network is making a hugh mistake. However, I would like to wish all the actors and actresses the best of luck in their new ventures.
Comment by Lori on January 28 21:54

Yes i am livid!
Betty Suarez My Idol
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i hope another channel picks it up

Comment by Melissa Reid on January 28 23:11

SAY IT ISN'T SO -NOT BETTY!!! She is wonderful and so much more interesting -as are all the characters- than those on most other shows. The plots are good, the actors great, each relishes his/her role. Please do not cancel this show. In one way or another, its humanity reaches us all. ABC, please reconsider!
Comment by Nancy on January 28 23:34

I'm super upset..:( I love Betty. Its the only show that's decent for anyone to watch. Even my boyfriend loves it!
Comment by Nicole on January 29 00:30

Need to see Betty all done up as they have been threatening since it began ....
It is getting tired agree with Melanie..
They strain to find story lines that dont have loose ends and are pathetic now..what a great shame.
Comment by anon on January 29 00:33

The network totally screwed up when they changed the night and time. They took a winner and made it unlikely the same viewers would tune in on Friday and an hour later. Too bad for a really different and fun show. Now on Wednesdays after an awful in the middle and cougar town-who has the patience to wait till 10???
Comment by Pam on January 29 00:44

I love Ugly Betty. Maybe we can arrange a petition?! And urge people in the USA to do one too...
Comment by Sara Mirza on January 29 01:07

This is one of the dumbest moves ever made by ABC! The show went through some tough times during the writer's strike but it has really improved this season. Why kill it when the show is finally gaining momentum again? Save Ugly Betty and tell ABC you want them to give it another chance!
Comment by Sonique on January 29 01:58

I'm so sad!
Comment by eindoodle on January 29 06:03

i love this show i cnt believe its goin to end.dats bot fair. it was a very funny n interestin show. i ask that it shud pls be giev a proper ending
Comment by helda on January 29 06:20


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