Without an official announcement word is circulating fast that BET has cancelled The Mo’Nique Show. We’re not sure what to make of this one as the show wasn’t cancelled due to it’s low ratings, it is one of the highest rated shows on BET. The cancellation reportedly stems from personality disputes between Mo’Nique and BET execs.
A source familiar with the situation tells PATH that they were told they were on extended hiatus after taping this years season finale. New pre-taped episodes of the show will air throughout the month of August. They were not told that the show was cancelled says the source.
Long term friend of PATH’s and one of the writer/producers on the Monique Show Comedian Akintunde said “he didn’t know,” and had no comment when pressed about the issue.
“Save the Mo’Nique Show” facebook campaigns have already been kicked off on various group pages. If this is true I think it’s a disappointment to say the least. Monique was putting many Gospel artists out on her platform, and Gospel music was able to reach a mainstream audience.
Mo’Nique is set to star in Bumped currently in pre-production.
Comedian Akintunde is currently prepping a syndicated radio show that will air across the country, and looks forward to hopefully returning to the Mo’Nique Show.
