‘The Baker And The Beauty’: Can Online Petition, A-Listers Help Save Show?

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Early this week, ABC axed the mid-season rom-com, The Baker and The Beauty, disappointing fans of this Latinx series. Since then, star Nathalie Kelley has suggested that another network could pick up the dramedy. In addition, fans have created an online petition and celebs like Eva Longoria and Zoe Saldana have shared their support for keeping the show. What is the latest news about  Season 2?

Nathalie Kelley Calls Out ABC For ‘Tone-Deaf’ Cancelation

Fans and celebrities alike are trying to find a way to save The Baker and The Beauty. The show was canceled just a few days ago, but they are not giving up. Show star Nathalie Kelley spoke to TVLine expressing her disappointment over the cancelation.

The former Dynasty star pointed out how important it is to have shows that depict Latinx beyond “narcos and maids.” She also shared that this was a “tone deaf” move by ABC. This was one of those few shows that depicted Latin families as ” warm, lovable, full of joy and compassion and humor.”

Right now, there is an online petition to save The Baker and The Beauty. Nearly 128,000 people have signed. The show needs this sort of support if it is to be saved. Thankfully, there are also some A-listers who want to help.

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A-Listers Support The Baker And The Beauty

Calling out their support of the show are two huge A-listers, Eva Longoria and Zoe Saldana. Eva shared on Instagram that “Representation matters on tv.” She pointed out that this was a “sweet show about a good family.” The Desperate Housewives star also pointed out that The Baker and The Beauty was one of the “few” Latinx shows on television. She pointed out that there are “over 500 television shows on air, and ZERO Latino shows on network TV right now, and only a handful on streaming.” She encouraged fans to promote this show and try to save it.

Actress Zoe Saldana also went to Instagram to share her dismay that ABC canceled the show. The Avatar star shared the petition to help save the show. She hashtagged several streaming services, in hopes they are paying attention.

She wrote, “Represent Por Favor! We were all watching the show! And when I say WE, I mean we Americans of Latinx Blood.”

Could The Baker And The Beauty End Up Elsewhere?

What about other networks or streaming services? Could someone else save The Baker and The Beauty? Nathalie Kelley seems to think so. Just a couple of hours after ABC officially canceled the romcom, the Aussie actress went to Instagram to share her “optimism” that the series would be picked up.

Now, the question is whether A-listers like Eva Longoria and Zoe Saldana, as well as the online petition, can help convince another network to pick up this Latinx show. Considering the current call for more diverse stories, this could be an opportunity for another network to broaden its offerings.

Who are some of the networks that could pick up the Latinx romcom? Netflix, Peacock, Amazon Prime and others. Look to #savethebakerandthebeauty and #renewthebakerandthebeauty on social media to offer your own support for this lovely show.

In addition, The Baker and The Beauty is an upbeat show about love. Right now, there are a lot of people looking for that sort of optimism.

 

Georgia Makitalo

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