Sources close to production tell us, “Glee is definitely not canceled. If you look at the dollars and cents of the show and that it was very much an ensemble with new kids being added last year when some graduated. It’s clear that the show wasn’t about one character."
Our source says producers are taking their cue from shows like "8 Simple Rules" and "The West Wing," which have also suffered real-life deaths ... the lesson being: one character doesn't make or break a show.
Our source adds, "The producers and writers are taking time to meet and figure out how to best address this situation in the context of Glee. No decision has been reached about a script yet, as it’s still early."
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course it wouldn't be cancelled. i do wonder how they'll approach this though. hope they do him justice, and use the platform to either raise awareness (in a sensitive way) or at least end his character in a positive light. i wouldn't be surprised if they exploited it to the max though.