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Mike and Molly will end after its sixth season, according to stars Billy Gardell and Rondi Reed

By Lauren Piester Dec 14, 2015 3:37 AMTags
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Mike and Molly are saying goodbye.

For those of you who didn't even know Melissa McCarthy's CBS sitcom was still on the air, they're first saying hello! And then they're saying goodbye. 

Just ahead of the comedy's sixth season premiere, the stars of the show have been quietly announcing that it has been canceled. 

Star Billy Gardell (the Mike half of Mike and Molly) tweeted news of the cancellation last week, saying "Mike and Molly returns Jan 6, it will be our last episodes. There are 13 of them. Thank you everyone who supported us." 

His co-star Rondi Reed expanded on the cancellation on Facebook. 

"Before you hear it elsewhere (and some already have) this is the Final and 6th Season of MIKE & MOLLY on CBS," Reed wrote. "It is also a shortened season (13 episodes) after the announced full renewal of 22 episodes back in March by the network. We are done taping as of January 27th 2016 and I am not sure exactly when/if the episodes will all be aired. The network has it's reasons, and I will not get into a debate, discussion, or campaign to get them to change their minds." 

"Other venues were explored by WB and Bonanza Productions (Chuck Lorre) after CBS announced their intentions, but did not turn up a future for our show," the post continued. "It is a fact and we have known for a few weeks. I remain extremely grateful to have been a part of this and to have worked with a fabulous bunch of folks over the years. I have learned a lot about many things, including the Business we call Show. Also grateful for all the fans and for the personal support I have received over the (almost) 6 seasons." 

Mike & Molly stars Gardell and Melissa McCarthy—maybe you've heard of her?—as a couple who met and fell in love at an Overeaters Anonymous meeting. It debuted in 2010, and somehow, the show has remained on the air ever since despite the fact that McCarthy has become a major movie star. She even won an outstanding lead actress Emmy for the show in 2011. 

Perhaps now she'll have time to show up for Netflix's Gilmore Girls reboot

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The sixth season of Mike and Molly premieres Wednesday, Jan. 6 on CBS.