Michelle Keegan has hit back at claims that bosses have axed Brassic after seven series.
Michelle, who is currently pregnant with her first child with husband Mark Wright, is filming for the comedy-drama show now. It has been confirmed that the upcoming seventh series will be its last.
The actress has portrayed Erin since it started on Sky One in 2019 and is currently filming her final scenes before heading off on maternity leave.
Time called on Brassic
Co-creator and writer Danny Brocklehurst shared the sad news and said that “all good things must come to an end”.
“When Joe Gilgun and I sat down to create Brassic, we couldn’t have imagined, in our wildest dreams, that we would do seven series and gather such a loyal and loving fan base.
This better not be true.
“It’s been a complete joy to create this eccentric world, but all good things must come to an end, and we want to stop while we are still riding high. Maybe they can finally give us that BAFTA,” he added cheekily.
A spokesperson for Sky added: “Fans very quickly became attached to this dynamic group of friends, as they found unconventional ways to win at life in northern suburbia.
“We would like to thank Joe Gilgun, Danny Brocklehurst and the whole cast and crew – past and present – for bringing us all a truly iconic series, which we’ve loved for its special mix of hilarity and heart.”
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Michelle hits back on ‘axe’ claims
Following the news that Brassic won’t be returning after its upcoming seventh series, the Daily Mail reported the show had been axed. However, Michelle hit back at the claims and insisted that wasn’t the case.
Taking to her Instagram Story on Wednesday (January 23), the former Corrie actor shared a video of herself with her fellow Brassic cast members.
Underneath the clip, she addressed the rumours surrounding the show.
“And just for the record… Brassic has not been ‘AXED’ or ‘cancelled’ it’s come to a natural end after 6 fantastic seasons and we’re currently in the middle of making the 7th and final season,” she wrote.
Michelle concluded: “Sending love to all the Brassic fans out there.”
Michelle Keegan films final Brassic scenes
Pictures released this week, and shared on Instagram by Michelle, show her as Erin on the set of the series.
Weeks after announcing her pregnancy, Michelle is seen hiding her growing baby bump in the pictures.
A source told The Sun, though, that she’ll soon be wrapping up filming and heading off on maternity leave.
While her co-stars will reportedly stay working until May, Michelle is having to finish all of her scenes in the next three weeks as she prepares for her due date.
Fans react
Die-hard Brassic fans aren’t impressed the series is coming to an end.
One posted: “No way is the last series of #Brassic going to be the last.” Another commented: “Gutted #Brassic is coming to an end but please can you make Vinnie and Erin end up together before you do.”
A third said: “This better not be true.”
Michelle Keegan and Mark Wright’s baby news
Michelle and Mark announced in the New Year that they are expecting their first baby.
They shared the news in a joint Instagram post that showed Michelle on the beach with her bump.
Read more: Michelle and Mark’s favourite baby name revealed after actress admitted: ‘I love it so much’
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