"Scandal" season 6 latest news and updates mostly point to the possible, impending cancellation of the Shondaland TV series. Lead actress Kerry Washington's pregnancy is reportedly one of the main reasons why "Scandal" season 6 air date was postponed to January 2017.
'Scandal' Season 6 - Kerry Washington On Hiatus?
This is not the first time that Kerry Washington got pregnant while filming the famed Shonda Rhimes TV series. While the cast and crew of "Scandal" season 6 are reportedly on board and offer full support for the actress who plays Olivia Pope, some reports say otherwise.
"Scandal" season 6 is reportedly on the verge of cancellation and things get more complicated because Kerry Washington is reportedly thinking of leaving the show for good. If the said reports are true, "Scandal" season 6 faces the risk of cancellation.
However, it would appear that cancellation of "Scandal" season 6 would be quite impossible because of all the unanswered questions loose ends in the plot. There are two possible roads "Scandal" season 6 might take if Kerry Washington leaves the series - shorter episodes or hiring another actress.
'Scandal' Season 6 - Producers Hold Casting For Younger Olivia Pope?
The speculations concerning "Scandal" season 6 cancellation is a true bummer for the show's avid followers. The Shondaland series managed to always keep the audience on the edge of their seats and an abrupt goodbye is expected to not sit well with the viewers.
As of writing, the network stands by its statement that "Scandal" season 6 will premiere on Jan. 2017. However, it is still unclear if the upcoming season will be a full season or be compressed into fewer number of episodes.
Kerry Washington is also staying low key as she progresses with her pregnancy. Stay tuned to GamenGuide for more "Scandal" season 6 cancellation news and updates!
