MTV not canceling ‘Skins’: Network rep
January 27th, 2011 - 5:29 pm ICT by ANINew York, Jan 27 (ANI): A representative for MTV has dismissed reports that the controversial show ‘Skins’ is going off air due to a sharp drop in ratings.
After losing six advertisers - Taco Bell, GM, Schick, Subway, H&R Block and Wrigley - in the past couple of weeks, the MTV series’ ratings dropped from 3.3 million viewers in its debut to 1.6 million viewers for its second episode.
A rep for MTV has, however, denied a report by Fox News that the network is canceling the show in light of these numbers, releasing a statement stating that MTV “stands by the U.S. adaptation of ‘Skins’ and the vision of its creator Bryan Elsley.”
“‘Skins’ has earned the loyalty of fans across the globe for its thoughtful and honest portrayal of teen life today,” the New York Daily News quoted the network as saying.
“An internationally acclaimed scripted drama, the show has been honored with a long list of prestigious awards,” the network added. (ANI)
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