ITV’s ‘worst sitcom ever canceled’ after being hit by Ofcom complaints

ITV has reportedly axed divisive police comedy Piglets after two seasons.

The present, from the group behind surreal Channel 4 comedy Inexperienced Wing, premiered on ITV2 in 2024 and adopted quite a few newcomers to the office who have been figuring it out as they went.

The present returned for a second season in January, with Mark Heap and Sarah Parish as soon as once more starring because the no-nonsense higher-ups on the imbecile-adjacent police academy.

But the present courted controversy from the beginning, primarily on account of its identify, and ITV has now confirmed that there are presently ‘no plans’ for a 3rd season.

The broadcaster informed Metro in a press release: ‘We want to thank all of the solid and crew for his or her onerous work in bringing these unforgettable characters and tales to life on display.

‘Viewers can watch the adventures from collection one and two by streaming all episodes on ITVX.’

A supply informed The Solar that there was ‘hope’ for Piglets when it debuted two years in the past, however the second collection had reportedly confirmed much less profitable.

The supply stated: ‘There have been huge hopes for Piglets when it was first launched and though reactions to the debut collection have been blended, bosses felt it deserved a sequel.

‘However sadly the second collection did not set the world on hearth, which made it even tougher for ITV to provide it one other probability.’

Piglets – which presently has a 43% rating on assessment aggregator Rotten Tomatoes – confronted criticism from viewers, who referred to as it an all-time unhealthy sitcom.

Earlier than the present even aired, the Police Federation complained that the present’s title was “disgusting” and “extremely offensive” because the phrase “pig” is a derogatory time period for law enforcement officials.

Tiffany Lynch, appearing nationwide chairman of the Police Federation of England and Wales, stated on the time: ‘It’s a disgusting selection of language to make use of for the title of a TV programme. I discover it unbelievable that this was executed by means of checks and balances at a corporation that consists of people that have or may have the help and assist of the police at any time.

‘Our colleagues are working onerous and presently holding folks below relentless damaging strain. There may be little level in insulting our newly commissioned officers.

“The identify of this present can also be inflammatory in opposition to a panorama of accelerating threats and violence in opposition to officers. We can not take any additional threat by way of scores; our officers deserve respect and never humiliation for the work they do.

“It’s truly extremely harmful to fire up much more negativity and disinformation in opposition to a authorities division that’s already below a lot strain.”

The chief govt of the Police Federation of England and Wales, Mukund Krishna, additionally stated on the time that the group deliberate to write down to Ofcom and ITV about their complaints.

Their sentiment was echoed by the general public because the watchdog later reported receiving 106 complaints about piglets.

Piglets is offered to observe on ITVX.

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