“We are seeing now more than ever that representation is important for Black and brown people of color. How we are represented on our television shows determines how society sees us, and the empathy and support they will grant our communities. When we are constantly depicted as narcos and maids, we can’t expect to find favor with voters when they go to the polls and elect leaders who will decide on the fate of immigrants,” Kelley said in a statement to TVLine on June 18.
“Baker and the Beauty is a show that depicts Latin families as warm, lovable, full of joy and compassion and humor,” she continued. “A cancellation by ABC means that there are now no shows on the networks with a Latinx cast. At a time when the public is marching in the streets demanding representation and diversity this is an extremely tone deaf decision.”
In an interview with Deadline, Karey Burke, president of ABC Entertainment, said the ratings were “primarily” the reason for the cancellation.
“The Baker and the Beauty is a show I was personally very fond of, it’s a very sweet and hopeful and inspired and optimistic show that I wish we had been able to find a bigger audience for,” Burke told Deadline in an interview published June 17.
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See how things shook out for all your other favorite shows below.
Renewed: Manifest
NBC’s big plane mystery is taking off for a third season.
Canceled: The Baker and the Beauty (ABC)
This love story is unfortunately over for now.
Renewed: For Life (ABC)
ABC is in for a season two with this legal drama.
Renewed: Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist (NBC)
Jane Levy and her musical superpowers will return for a second season on NBC.
Canceled: Lincoln Rhyme: Hunt for the Bone Collector (NBC)
The hunt is over for this NBC drama.
Canceled: Perfect Harmony (NBC)
Anna Camp and Bradley Whitford’s musical comedy has had it swan song after just one season.
Canceled: Live PD (A&E)
This reality series hosted by Dan Abrams was canceled after weeks of protests around the world in the wake of George Floyd’s death while in police custody.
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Canceled: Cops (Paramount Network)
The long-running reality show following police officers on the job has been canceled by Paramount Network.
Canceled: Reprisal (Hulu)
Just one season for the drama starring Abigail Spencer on Hulu.
Canceled: Harlots (Hulu)
Say goodbye to Harlots, it won’t return for a fourth season.
Renewed: Prodigal Son (Fox)
Fox signed up for a second season of its serial killer drama.
Canceled: Single Parents (ABC)
There won’t be a third season for this comedy starring Taran Killam and Leighton Meester.
Renewed: Shark Tank (ABC)
Dust off your surefire ideas and get that pitch ready.
Renewed: A Million Little Things (ABC)
The drama continues for this ABC series.
Renewed: The Conners (ABC)
One of America’s favorite families is back for more comedy.
Renewed: Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (ABC)
The game show isn’t going anywhere.
Renewed: Dancing With the Stars (ABC)
More celebrities will go on the quest for the mirror ball trophy.
Renewed: Stumptown (ABC)
Cobie Smulders remains on the case for season two of this detective drama.
Renewed: mixed-ish (ABC)
The spinoff prequel series to black-ish is alive and well at ABC.
Renewed: black-ish (ABC)
The Johnsons aren’t leaving you any time soon.
Canceled: Bless This Mess (ABC)
After two seasons, ABC has pulled the plug on this comedy starring Lake Bell, Dax Shepard and Lennon Parham.
Canceled: Emergence (ABC)
The mystery will remain unsolved here.
Canceled: Schooled (ABC)
Class is out for this ABC comedy.
Renewed: The Bachelor (ABC)
