The news that "Spongebob Squarepants" TV series will be canceled is not true. Snopes, the definitive internet reference source, contacted the producers of the TV series and was informed that the rumors are not true. Nickelodeon clarified the cancellation reports and even stated that there will be seasons 10 and 11 of the TV series.
Previous Reports Indicated The Cancellation Of The Show
The previous reports that "Spongebob Squarepants" will be canceled became viral on the internet and social media. These rumors indicated that the TV series will only have nine seasons and the finale will be on Oct. 17. This news outraged the fans of Spongebob around the world, especially since they assumed that the executives at Nickelodeon kept mum about the matter.
The fake reports gained much attention when they suggested that the show's poor rating is the main reason for the cancellation. Social media users sensationalized this incorrect information in different memes. The intention of the hoax is to mislead the viewers, and probably gain additional hits on the link.
There Were Similar Rumors In The Past
"Spongebob Squarepants" has suffered and endured similar rumors in the past. In 2013, a hoax surfaced which indicated that the cartoon series was canceled. However, up to this day, the gang of Spongebob is still proud and standing and its members are providing laughs and fun to all their fans.
When Did The Current Rumor Started?
The current rumor started when an image of Spongebob appeared on the internet. It was accompanied by some text announcing that the show will end on Oct. 17, 2016. This news sent Spongebob's fans in a frenzy. Social media networks picked up the rumor and it spread around like wildfire.
However, Nickelodeon executives were quick to dismiss the gossips. But some of the wiser fans of "Spongebob Squarepants" TV show did not take the rumors seriously. They rightly saw that no major media outlet carried the news that the show will be canceled.
