The unfortunate turn of events: Reba McEntire’s Big Sky TV show faces cancellation
Reba McEntire has long been known as a musical icon with the Midas touch—her musical endeavors consistently turn into gold records and chart-topping hits. However, the same cannot be said about her recent foray into the world of television hosting. The highly anticipated TV show “Big Sky” that she hosted abruptly ended after the network decided to drop it from its lineup. The news comes as a shock to both fans and industry insiders who had high hopes for the success of the show.
Along with Reba’s participation in the program, actors Katheryn Winnick, 45, and Kylie Bunbury, 34, served as executive producers of the show. Big Sky was canceled by ABC, but could still have a future if A+E Studios picked it up. However, it has not been decided whether the show will go into production.
The program’s third and final season, Big Sky: Deadly Trails, featured Reba. Blake Shelton, the 46-year-old country legend, will no longer participate in The Voice and will be replaced by 68-year-old Reba McEntire.
In addition to his new role as Reba, Jensen Ackles, the 45-year-old actor, has also joined Big Sky for its third and final season. Before ABC canceled the Big Sky show, Ackles portrayed a recently appointed sheriff on the show. Despite Reba McEntire’s Midas touch, the drama’s final season received unusually low ratings, leading ABC to decide that it would be better to cancel the show than continue spending money on it.
Big Sky only had thirteen episodes in season three, five less than seasons one and two. Due to how poorly it did in the ratings, they decided to end it early rather than spend money producing more content for Blue Sky.
Along with Big Sky, Hilary Swank’s Alaska Daily and Milo Ventimiglia’s The Company You Keep were both canceled by ABC.
Despite the fact that neither Katheryn nor Kylie has publicly commented on the cancellation of their primary source of income, Big Sky, both performers seem very busy with their own schedules. Katheryn Winnick was actually in Ukraine at the time of the announcement of the cancellation of the UNITED24 conference organized by that country’s President Volodymyr Zelensky to raise money for the war-torn country that was first attacked by Putin’s evil Russian forces. in February 2022.
“I was stunned by the devastation in Irpin, Ukraine while visiting the area with United24,” the actress wrote on May 10. “When I saw it with my own eyes, I realized how many families are struggling. Every life matters.
Kylie Bunbury, her husband Jon-Ryan Alan Riggins, and their 17-month-old son Rumi were on holiday in Fiji.
Sixty-seven-year-old David E. Kelley wrote the novel Big Sky based on C.J. Box’s The Highway book series.
Following the cancellation, both Katheryn Winnick and Kylie Bunbury maintained busy schedules and decided to focus on their commitments. Katheryn Winnick was mainly in Ukraine during the announcement, attending the UNITED24 conference to raise funds for the war-torn country. Her involvement in philanthropic endeavors demonstrates her commitment to making a positive impact outside of the world of entertainment.
Meanwhile, Kylie Bunbury, accompanied by her husband and young son, went on holiday in Fiji. In the midst of uncertainty, Kylie’s focus on family and self-care serves as a reminder that life’s challenges can be met with grace and resilience.
Based on C.J. Box’s “The Highway” book series, “Big Sky” was brought to life by the creative mind of David E. Kelley. While the show’s journey may have ended prematurely, it serves as a testament to the unpredictable nature of the entertainment industry. Reba McEntire’s indomitable spirit remains an inspiration, reminding us that despite setbacks, true artists continue to shine brightly on their chosen paths.