Amaury Nolasco's 'Work It' Gets Axed After Two Episodes

By Michael Lopez

We could see this coming from a mile away. After heavy criticism from the gay community (and some very low ratings), ABC execs have decided to pull the plug on Amaury Nolasco's cross-dressing sitcom Work It.

The interesting thing though, is how quickly the mid-season series got the axe. After a massive advertising push, Work It got yanked after just two episodes! That gives it the title of being one of fastest cancellations of the season.

Of course if you happened to see an episode, you'll understand why. Though Amaury's got a ton of talent, it wasn't showing here. Work It felt contrived, outdated, and worst of all unfunny.

GLAAD had been fighting to pull Work It off the schedule even before the first episode. The gay and lesbian organization felt the cross-dressing angle was intentionally demeaning to the transgender community.

"While many of ABC's positive and groundbreaking portrayals of LGBT people have been critical and popular successes, the public had little interest in this outdated show," GLAAD spokesman Herndon Graddick said.

Clearly his point was well taken.

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