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Passions Cancellation (Updated)

Wednesday, December 12 2007
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(NBC)
Last week a new rumor began circulating on message boards around the web that Passions will not be renewed by DirecTV for another season. This rumor has been confirmed by numerous members of the cast on their official websites, including Eric Marstolf (Ethan Winthrop), who states "This rumor is indeed true at this point. Passions is scheduled to stop shooting March 2008." Tracey Ross (Eve Russell) addressed a similar message to a webmaster of a fan site. Liza Huber (Gwen Hotchkiss) has also offered a statement on her website: "Hi Everyone, Yes, it is true that Passions will finish taping at the end of March 2008. We will start airing 3 days a week on DirecTV which should last through summer of 2008. It has been a wonderful ride (although Gwen has completely lost her mind!) and I want to thank all of you for your amazing support for Passions through the years!"

No official statement has been made by NBC but DirecTV has just spoken with us to confirm cancellation news. The representative of DirecTV today assured us that though the show is the highest rated program on the satellite network, has not been canceled - yet. "No, it's not been canceled. We've picked up an additional 52 episodes of Passions that will run through the summer." She later let us know that "DirecTV has picked up an additional 52 episodes of Passions ensuring fans will get to see brand new episodes through summer 2008 when the show will conclude its run on DirecTV".

NBC issued a public statement on Tuesday in which they echoed DirecTV's information. Here is the network's official statement:

"We are pleased to announce that DIRECTV has ordered an additional 52 episodes of Passions so that fans will continue to enjoy brand new episodes of the show through Summer 2008 when Passions will conclude its run on DIRECTV. We're excited that we can continue to bring more drama and excitement to fans and give them a chance to keep up with the intensifying storylines as they unfold over the next few months."

Soaps.com will continue to keep you updated on developments of this story as they unfold.


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Posted by Miss C at Thursday, January 24 2008 10:53 AM

I have been reading rumors that Passions might be picked up by the Oxygen Channel, once its run with DirectTV has finished. I hope that this rumor is true. That way all the loyal fans of Passions will be able to watch it on their cable provider.

Posted by passionsday1 at Friday, February 01 2008 06:00 AM

I have watched Passions from day one. I am to the point now, that if they dont start giving fans what they want, then move on. I keep watching it because I have watched it from the very beginning, and I cant help myself even with the stories being as bad as they are. I keep watching in hopes Ethan and Theresa will get together and have happily ever after at least for a couple years. Yet, I am finally to the point that I wont care if they cancel it and nobody ever picks it up again. I will miss it but oh well. If the ending isnt what I want then I will make up my own and be happy LOL

Posted by barbsc at Tuesday, February 05 2008 02:38 PM

ok Direct TV doesnt want you but we your loyal fans want you it would be nice if NBC would bring you back to regular tv since you been gone for a moment and I think if your writers would become more real in story lines it might make it but please dont let your show get totally canned you do have some really good and real story lines that do actually take place PLEASE NBC BRING PASSIONS BACK TO REGULAR TV FOR THOSE THAT LOVE THE SHOW AND CANT AFFORD CABLE OR SATELIGHT YOU GOT YOUR BUTTS COVERED THEN

Posted by williemae5 at Wednesday, February 06 2008 02:55 PM

I like passions they should put them on soapnet with other ones it is a soap so what's the problem i think thats crazy for them not too. a fan michelle

Posted by Mike and Eric Martsolf at Saturday, February 09 2008 11:10 PM

I am very sad, Passions is one of my favorite shows ( aka soapopera). I love it. Especially Therethan, not to mention the other couples and i noticed that the storylines are looking good now and are changing alittle. Its too bad it will be over by the summer of this year, unless it can SAVED AGAIN, but i doubt it. IF the oxygen channel picks it up (with DTV). We all have to fight and keep praying for a miracle.

Posted by Jerry at Thursday, February 14 2008 05:10 AM

I was under the understanding that Passions would be aired on the sci fi channel as of 2-13-08.Is this true?

Posted by jtldavis at Sunday, February 17 2008 03:20 PM

I SURE DO HOPE NBC PICKS UP PASSIONS AGAIN I HAVE MISSED THE SHOW SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO MUCH I TRIED TO KEEP UP WITH IT ON HERE AND FROM A FRIEND HOW HAS DTV BUT IT'S HARD WHEN YOUR BUSY. SO BRING IT BACK SOON THANK-YOU
TINA DAVIS

Posted by dezine at Saturday, February 23 2008 03:12 PM

IF PASSIONS IS THE MOST HIGHLY RATED PROGRAM ON SATELLITE, WHY IS IT BEING CANCELLED?
IT DOESN'T MAKE SENSE. UNTIL THE SUMMER? SUMMER IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER. NO FAIR. GIVE US A COUPLE MORE YEARS. NBC WILL YOU PLEASE TAKE PASSIONS BACK? THIS IS INJUSTICE. PLEASE DON'T TAKE MY PASSIONS AWAY. PLEASE!!!

Posted by chigagirl08 at Monday, March 03 2008 12:25 AM

this is stupid i think like ever other american it should of stayed on nbc. then the show wouldnt have to stop. put it back where it was. not everyone can afford directv what about those peoples rights to watch a show they love. do they have to pay for the rich people

Posted by shakinah96 at Wednesday, March 19 2008 11:10 PM

is there any way i can watch the episodes on the internet

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