by Thinus Ferreira
After 14 years and 20 seasons Keeping Up with the Kardashians on E! (DStv 124) has been cancelled with the famous Kardashian clan of Calabasas in California who has decided to end their reality show in 2021.
"After what will be 14 years, 20 seasons, hundreds of episodes and several spin-off shows, we've decided as a family to end this very special journey," says Kris Jenner, Kourtney Kardashian, Kim Kardashian West, Khloé Kardashian, Rob Kardashian, Kendall Jenner, Kylie Jenner and Scott Disick in a statement.
"We are beyond grateful to all of you who've watched us for all of these years - through the good times, the bad times, the happiness, the tears, and the many relationships and children. We'll forever cherish the wonderful memories and countless people we've met along the way."
Keeping Up with the Kardashians, produced by Bunim-Murray Productions and executive produced by Ryan Seacrest, started in 2007 with its 19th season that will start later this month on E!, followed by a final 20th season in 2021.
Keeping Up with the Kardashians became the channel's flagship reality TV show, leading to spin-offs like Kourtney and Kim Take Miami, Kourtney and Kim Take New York, Khloé & Lamar, Kourtney and Khloé Take the Hamptons, Dash Dolls, Rob & Chyna, I am Cait, Life of Kylie, Revenge Body with Khloé Kardashian and Flip It Like Disick.
On her Instagram account on social media Kim Kardashian wrote: "To our amazing fans, It is with heavy hearts that we’ve made the difficult decision as a family to say goodbye to Keeping Up with the Kardashians".
"After what will be 14 years, 20 seasons, hundreds of episodes and numerous spin-off shows, we are beyond grateful to all of you who’ve watched us for all of these years – through the good times, the bad times, the happiness, the tears, and the many relationships and children. We’ll forever cherish the wonderful memories and countless people we’ve met along the way.
"Thank you to the thousands of individuals and businesses that have been a part of this experience and, most importantly, a very special thank you to Ryan Seacrest for believing in us, E! for being our partner, and our production team at Bunim/Murray, who’ve spent countless hours documenting our lives."
"Our last season will air early next year in 2021."
"Without Keeping Up with The Kardashians, I wouldn’t be where I am today. I am so incredibly grateful to everyone who has watched and supported me and my family these past 14 incredible years. This show made us who we are and I will be forever in debt to everyone who played a role in shaping our careers and changing our lives forever."
"With Love and Gratitude, Kim"
E! in its own statement says "E! has been the home and extended family to the Kardashian-Jenners for what will be 14 years, featuring the lives of this empowering family".
"Along with all of you, we have enjoyed following the intimate moments the family so bravely shared by letting us into their daily lives. While it has been an absolute privilege and we will miss them wholeheartedly, we respect the family’s decision to live their lives without our cameras."
"It is not our final goodbye yet, we are excited to have the new season of Keeping Up with the Kardashians launching on September 17 with the final season airing in 2021."
"We thank the entire extended family and our production partners, Bunim Murray and Ryan Seacrest Productions for embarking on this global phenomenon together."
Last month E! cancelled its longrunning E! News, with NBCUniversal that signalled that it's moving its focus away from producing expensive programming for most of its traditional linear pay-TV channels and strongly pivoting towards a video streaming content strategy along with the other major Hollywood players.
