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The BBC has reportedly axed comedy series Peacock after just two seasons - despite the show receiving rave reviews from fans.
The sitcom follows Andy, a personal trainer at Sportif Leisure, who is going through an identity crisis. When he loses out on a promotion to a younger, better-looking PT, he suddenly realises he's a man out of time.
However, the show reportedly won't be returning for a third season, as the Beeb shifts its focus to other projects.
It comes as a blow to fans of Emily In Paris heartthrob Lucien Laviscount, 33, who played hunky gym instructor Jake, the nemesis of old-school PT and lead character Andy Peacock, portrayed by Allan Mustafa.
A source told The Sun: 'There were huge hopes within the writing team that Peacock would get a third series.
'Like all comedies, they take a while to bed in, but after nine episodes, they thought the series got into its stride.
'But unfortunately the BBC felt otherwise and it’s now destined for the comedy scrapheap.'
Daily Mail has contacted the BBC and Lucien's representative for comment.
The BBC comedy first aired in April 2022 and was met with glowing reviews.
Some critics even likened Allan's character Andy to iconic TV figures like David Brent and Alan Partridge, thanks to the awkwardness and cringeworthy humour.
The second series, which aired last year on BBC One and BBC Three, saw Andy start a new role at a super-modern gym filled with fitness influencers, but BBC bosses reportedly felt the show had run its course.
However, Peacock isn't the only comedy series to be axed by the BBC this year.
In January, horror comedy series Wreck was quietly axed by the beeb, its creator Ryan Brown revealed at the time.
The show follows 20-year-old Jamie, who joins a 3000-strong crew on a cruise ship in the hopes of finding his sister after her disappearance - but there is a duck-dressed murderer on the loose.
Its first series aired on BBC Three in 2022 to rave reviews with a whopping 94 per cent audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, while the critics gave it 64 per cent.
Wreck's success saw it renewed for a sequel, which came out last year, and the series was later moved to Hulu for US audiences.
But in a buried post on X, formerly Twitter, in September, creator Ryan announced the series would not be returning for a third instalment.
Sharing news that all staff had been laid off from the production company responsible for the drama, Ryan commented: 'I should mention – this isn't the reason there's no final series of Wreck.'
He went on to confirm Wreck's fate was sealed a while ago as he added: 'The BBC drama team made that decision a few months ago.'
'There will be no more???' a fan asked, replying to his Post, to which he replied: 'Sadly not. Sorry! [sad face emoji].'
A fan of the show raged at the decision, writing in November: 'Found out that 'Wreck' won't be back for a third year. BBC Three's most original and creatively exciting teen-focused concept for ages.
'For a broadcaster that's struggling to attract 16-34, it's a bafflingly daft decision. Sorry @BrownJRyan your show was awesome x.'
Ryan replied: 'Thank you for the kind words. Shame we never got to complete the trilogy, but it's been amazing to see how much the show has meant to those who managed to find it — despite the odds!'
Other fans were left gutted by the decision as they said: 'Still so sad about this one. Wreck had all the makings of a breakout hit but needed stronger backing and promo.';
'Completely robbed of that third and final series.'
The show was loved by fans who hailed it 'entertaining and diverse' ahead of its cancellation.