"Spongebob Squarepants" fanatics, there is no need to panic! Nickelodeon denies rumors currently circulating that they are finally canceling the show. This news started on social media and apparently same thing happened back in 2013. It is official. Nickelodeon will continue airing "Spongebob Squarepants".
Many have expressed their dismay when the hoax came about that Nickelodeon is finally pulling the plug on "Spongebob Squarepants". Viewers from all over the US, and even the world have considered "Spongebob Squarepants" their go-to show in times they need some slapstick, simple-minded comic relief. To appease all fans, according to Morning Ledger, TV Series Finale Report, the show "Spongebob Squarepants" has received a new lease after Nickelodeon had it renewed for Seasons 10 and 11. "Spongebob Squarepants" Season 9 last aired on October 8, 2016. It is also reported that there is a possibility that Season 10 will continue from where Season 9 finished.
"Spongebob Squarepants" is the brainchild of marine biologist and animator Stephen Hillenburg. With "Spongebob Squarepants" first airing on May 1, 1999 of episodes Help Wanted, Reef Blower and At The Treedome, many immediately took notice and instantly became a fan. The height of "Spongebob Squarepants" popularity was from 2000-2004, even having a full-length movie back in 2004 which earned $85M US worldwide. The recent episodes then were criticized for the lackluster quality started after the showing of the second movie according to Nickipedia.
The show "Spongebob Squarepants" may not be as entertaining as its peak years, but it still has a large fan base. "Spongebob Squarepants" media franchise has generated $12M US for Nickelodeon. This is one show difficult to stop. Now fans can stop the drama and continue to sit on the couch as they laugh along with Mr. Krabs, Squidward, Sandy Cheeks, Patrick, Mrs. Puff, Gary the Snail, and of course "Spongebob Squarepants" who lives in a pineapple under the sea.
