Michelle Keegan has insisted that ‘Brᴀssic has not been axed’ – despite show bosses confirming the fan-favourite series won’t be returning after season seven.

The actress, 37, took to her Instagram stories on Wednesday to claim that the beloved show ‘is not cancelled’ but instead ‘came to a natural end’.

Alongside a clip of herself with the cast, she penned: ‘And just for the record… Brᴀssic has not been ‘AXED’ or ‘cancelled’ it’s come to a natural end after six fantastic seasons and we’re currently in the middle of making the 7th and final season.’

Michelle signed off with: ‘Sending love to all the Brᴀssic fans out there,’ alongside a love heart emoji.

The popular comedy drama hit our screens on Sky One back in 2019 and has gone on to have six successful series, with a seventh in the works.

Co-creator and writer Danny Brocklehurst said: ‘When Joe Gilgun and I sat down to create Brᴀssic, we couldn’t have imagined, in our wildest dreams, that we would do seven series and gather such a loyal and loving fan base.

Michelle Keegan has hit back at claims that Brᴀssic has been ‘axed’ – despite show bosses confirming the fan-favourite series won’t be returning after it’s seventh season

The actress, 37, took to her Instagram stories on Wednesday to insist that the beloved show ‘is not cancelled’ but instead ‘came to a natural end’

‘It’s been a complete joy to create this eccentric world, but all good things must come to an end, and we want to stop while we are still riding high.

‘Maybe they can finally give us that BAFTA.’

Brᴀssic’s blend of slaptick comedy and farcical action sequences has cemented itas one of the nation’s favourite modern comedies.

A spokesperson for Sky said of the show ending: ‘Fans very quickly became attached to this dynamic group of friends, as they found unconventional ways to win at life in northern suburbia.

‘We would like to thank Joe Gilgun, Danny Brocklehurst and the whole cast and crew – past and present – for bringing us all a truly iconic series, which we’ve loved for its special mix of hilarity and heart.’

David Livingstone, Founder of production company Calamity Films, added: ‘Somehow, some crazy stories and a bucketful of truth, combined with an astoundingly talented cast, have created the most loyal fanbase you could ever hope for.

‘From Joe Gilgun’s unconventional imagination to Danny Brocklehurst’s brilliant writing, it’s all been a blast. This farewell series is for the fans.’

Leading man and producer Joseph Gilgun has been outspoken about ensuring the show is a warm and sympathetic portrayal of working class life and friendship.

The news comes with filming already underway for series seven, where pregnant Michelle Keegan was recently spotted concealing her growing baby bump with a stylish blue and white checkered coat.

Alongside a clip of herself with the cast, she penned: ‘And just for the record… Brᴀssic has not been ‘AXED’ or ‘cancelled’ (pictured in character) 

The popular comedy drama hit our screens on Sky One back in 2019 and has gone on to have six successful series, with a seventh in the works 

The actress shared the happy news that she was expecting her first child with her husband Mark Wright in December 

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Brᴀssic follows the lives of a group of friends in a fictional town named Hawley, led by Joe’s character Vinnie and featuring single mum Erin, played by Michelle.

The show has been airing on Sky since 2019, however the first four series’ also debuted on Netflix in August and were a huge success.

Michelle shared the happy news that she was expecting her first child with her husband Mark Wright, 38, in December.

Netflix star Michelle cradled her blossoming bump and wrote: ‘2025 is going to be a special one for us…✨’ 

And the couple are reportedly being targeted for their own fly-on-the-wall series which will document their journey into parenthood.

A source told The Sun: ‘Michelle and Mark are such a TV power couple, and becoming parents is huge for them. A couple of production companies are writing up propositions to see if they’d let in cameras to follow them becoming parents.’

‘These fly-on-the-wall shows are huge on ITV, as well as streamers like Prime, and there is a huge audience that would love an insight into Michelle and Mark’s world.’

‘It’s all just in the planning stages and no formal approaches have been made but the offers are close to being finalised.’

The source added that Michelle is ‘pedal to the metal on Brᴀssic at the moment’ and is finishing up her scenes before she heads on maternity leave.

Her co-stars will reportedly stay working until May but Michelle is having to finish up all of her scenes in roughly three weeks as she prepares for her due date.