Vanessa Lachey and her family are making the move from Hawaii after the cancellation of her hit series, NCIS: Hawai’i. The actress, 43, recently shared her son’s heartwarming perspective as they prepared to say goodbye to island life. She posted a photo of a delicate pink plumeria flower in the sunshine, revealing her son’s thoughtful reaction: “Wow Mom, that says so much without showing a lot.” When she asked him what he saw, he replied, “We are moving, but we are not sad. I see happiness and Aloha coming with us.”
Following the cancellation, Vanessa shared a carousel of family photos in Hawaiian-themed outfits and floral leis, expressing her gratitude for their time in Hawaii. “A Hui Hou ❤️ Home is where the heart is… Hawai’i, you will always have my heart! Mahalo Nui Loa for 3 beautiful, magical years you gave me and my family! Now, on to the next adventure. Off into the sunset we go!” she captioned the post.
The beachside photos resonated with her 1.1 million followers, garnering over 34,000 likes and numerous supportive comments. Fans expressed their disappointment, with one stating, “Loved NCIS Hawaii! CBS made a mistake!!” Another added, “You leave us with a small void that will be impossible to fill. A Hui Hou.”
Vanessa first reacted to the show’s cancellation back in April, sharing her feelings on her Instagram Story: “Gutted, confused, blindsided.” She expressed her gratitude to the fans and concluded with “Mahalo Nui Loa.” CBS’s decision to cancel the show came just days before the announcement, leaving the cast and crew without the opportunity to provide a proper sendoff.
NCIS: Hawai’i was notable for being the first in the franchise led by a woman and did not receive a graceful exit, unlike its predecessors NCIS: Los Angeles and NCIS: New Orleans. Despite strong ratings and producer efforts to secure a fourth season, the network decided to cut the show amidst broader uncertainty about the future of CBS, as its parent company, Paramount Global, is in the process of being sold.
