Smash stars Katharine McPhee, Jeremy Jordan and more took to Twitter Friday to say goodbye to the NBC musical drama.
Following NBC’s announcement that it was axing the Broadway-based show after two seasons with disappointing ratings, McPhee and Megan Hilty thanked the fans and NBC for the past two years.
Thk u to everyone who watched Smash!Been an amazing ride. & thanks to @nbc 4 the opportunity 2 play a great gal such as Karen. So grateful
— Katharine McPhee(@katharinemcphee) May 11, 2013
Yes… smash is officially cancelled. So sorry to everyone who watched and loved it. Had an amazing time and made wonderful memories.
— Katharine McPhee(@katharinemcphee) May 11, 2013
Ahhhh! Love you all! Ur passion is so heartwarming! Life is about chapters & the relationships u make along the way. Next chapter! Exciting.
— Katharine McPhee(@katharinemcphee) May 11, 2013
Thank you for all the kind words about Smash! It was an incredible experience and one I’ll always be grateful for! twitter.com/meganhilty/sta…
— Megan Hilty (@meganhilty) May 11, 2013
Jordan, who was recently cast in The Last Five Years along with Anna Kendrick, teased the last three episodes and added his usual humor.
Yes, Smash has been cancelled. Very sad, but we’ll all move on to bigger things! Hope you all keep watching. The last episodes are doozies!
— Jeremy Jordan (@JeremyMJordan) May 11, 2013
Btw, as the announcement hit, I was singing Broadway Here I Come at an event & cracked on the high note. Its like my body knew… #psychic
— Jeremy Jordan (@JeremyMJordan) May 11, 2013
But in all seriousness, I love Smash, am so grateful to its fans, had the time of my life working with such talent and will never forget it!
— Andy Mientus (@andymientus) May 11, 2013
Leslie Odom Jr., who plays Sam, re-shared the video he posted following the final day of filming on season 2. Check out his cover of Justin Timberlake’s “Mirrors” as the background music to backstage footage.
Thanks for your support and love for #SMASH over the past 2 seasons! I’m so happy to know you. youtube.com/watch?v=OeyX0C…
— Leslie Odom, Jr. (@leslieodomjr) May 11, 2013
Smash airs Saturday at 8 p.m. It’s final two episodes will air back-to-back as a two-hour series finale Sunday, May 26 at 9 p.m.
It’s been an emotional few weeks for Smash fans. How do you feel about the cancellation?