jwalker9328: A&E Cancels “Gene Simmons Family Jewels” (VIDEO)

Thursday, August 16, 2012

A&E Cancels “Gene Simmons Family Jewels” (VIDEO)

“Gene Simmons Family Jewels” has been canceled by A&E. The reality show stars KISS rocker Gene Simmons, wife Shannon Tweed and their children, Nick and Sophie.

The show debuted in 2006 and its season 7 finale aired had 952,000 viewers, when Shannon and Gene became engaged.

“I just got word that our show Gene Simmons Family Jewels will not be picked up”, Shannon tweeted yesterday afternoon.

In an immediate follow up tweet, she adds, “I wasn’t complaining, just reporting. We are all moving on doing tons of other things! You will see.”

Simmons, 62, is currently touring with KISS.

Their family released a statement today, saying:

“With KISS on tour and with my other business commitments, we have decided to draw the final curtain on our show,” the message said. “It has been a wonderful, life-altering experience for our family, and after seven successful seasons, we feel it’s time to move on.”

“For seven great seasons, Gene, Shannon, Nick and Sophie have been part of the A&E family, and we could not be more proud of the unparalleled run of ‘Gene Simmons Family Jewels,’ the network said in a statement carried by the outlet. “On behalf of everyone at A&E, we’d like to thank the production team at Thinkfactory Media, Gene and his amazing family for their partnership, collaboration and for opening up their lives, warts-and-all, to us throughout the years.”