Fans of Nickelodeon hit “Victorious” are blaming the network’s upcoming slate of programs for killing off the show by poaching actors for new offerings.
This fall’s “Sam & Cat” stars Ariana Grande and Jeanette McCurdy, who will reprise their characters from “Victorious” and “iCarly.” The show faced a backlash, though, after fans learned that “Victorious” would not be renewed for a fourth season.
if Victorious is being cancelled for Sam & Cat, Nickelodeon needs to rethink what they're doing with their channel.
— ㅤ (@alliniths) August 10, 2012
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https://twitter.com/JusticeGomezBoy/status/234008594725613568
Now Sam & Cat will forever be known as the show that Victorious got cancelled for. Congrats, @DanWarp, you're off to a good start.
— laura (@wowlaury) August 10, 2012
“Victorious” and “Sam & Cat” star Ariana Grande took to Twitter to explain the situation directly to fans.
Victorious not being renewed has NOTHING 2 do with Sam & Cat. I was planning on going back next year to shoot both shows. I was so excited!
— Ariana Grande (@ArianaGrande) August 10, 2012
@ArianaGrande Oh my gosh! Thank you for clearing that up. People have blamed even you and Jennette 🙁
— ZainR (@ZainR) August 10, 2012
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Dan Schneider, who created all of the shows involved, rushed out a blog post to explain the situation and asked viewers to “please not be angry with … ANY of the Victorious cast members or staff.”
https://twitter.com/DanWarp/status/234049764063326208
https://twitter.com/DanWarp/status/234049932196192257
Fans seemed appeased.
https://twitter.com/cyrusjusticex/status/234058918962266112
“Victorious” star Victoria Justice kept things positive.
3 Emmy nominations is not a bad send off… #GoingOutOnTop #LoveUguys :{)
— Victoria Justice (@VictoriaJustice) August 10, 2012
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