Hot in Cleveland axed after six seasons

Betty White and Valerie Bertinelli's sitcom Hot In Cleveland has been canceled after six seasons.

The series, which also stars Jane Leeves and Wendie Malick, will come to a close after wrapping its sixth season in December (14).

Announcing the news on Monday (17Nov14), Larry W. Jones, the president of TV Land - the network behind the show, says, "It's been an honor to work with Valerie Bertinelli, Jane Leeves, Wendie Malick and the incomparable Betty White as well as our executive producers Suzanne Martin, Todd Milliner, Sean Hayes and the rest of our exceptional writers, production team and crew.

"The passion and talent they brought to the set each and every week over the past five years has put TV Land on the map as a network dedicated to quality original programming. We will continue to celebrate the show and are looking forward to a fantastic series finale."

Hot in Cleveland, centers upon a group of women who move from Los Angeles to Ohio. It was a ratings hit when it debuted in 2010, becoming the most-watched program in the cable network's 14-year history.

The sixth season is currently in production and the final Christmas-themed episode is set to air on 17 December (15).