Why ‘Ghosts’ Won’t Include Rose McIver’s Pregnancy in Sam’s Season 3 Story
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Ghosts will finally return for its long-awaited third season on CBS on Thursday, February 15, and while some fans may still be wondering about Season 2’s lingering question of which ghost was “sucked off,” new questions have since surfaced.
Fans of star Rose McIver, who plays “living” Sam, may have noticed when she presented at the Golden Globe Awards that she’s pregnant, leading to the question of how that might impact her story in the series. “We’re not writing it in,” co-showrunner Joe Wiseman tells TV Insider. “Currently, Jay and Sam aren’t going to have kids.”
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At least not now. No, it will be business as usual for McIver’s Sam and her husband, fellow “living” Jay (Utkarsh Ambudkar). While the pair will do their best to uncover the mystery behind Season 2’s cliffhanger in the premiere, they’re also moving forward with expanding their business as Jay hopes to build a restaurant on Woodstone’s property.
Regarding potential future children, Wiseman says, “That is something that could happen down the line.” For now, he and co-showrunner Joe Port “don’t anticipate having any sort of availability issues” with McIver, with Season 3’s 10-episode filming slate finishing in the next few weeks.
“We’re not writing it in,” Port echoes Wiseman about McIver’s real-life pregnancy, but he likes the idea of Sam and Jay becoming parents down the line. “That doesn’t mean they can’t have [a baby] in future seasons,” Port continues, noting that “introducing a little baby for everyone to get involved with isn’t something we wouldn’t do.”
“Yeah, we’re definitely open to it,” Wiseman chimes in. “It just felt a little early in the series to make such a big change.”
For now, fans can anticipate plenty of Woodstone shenanigans from the spirits and livings as they embark on their latest chapter. And perhaps we can anticipate some silly baby storylines in the show’s future. After all, as Port says, “It would be fun to see all the ghosts’ perspectives on parenting.”
Ghosts, Season 3 Premiere, Thursday, February 15, 8:30/7:30c, CBS
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I'm glad they're not writing the pregnancy in. Sam and Jay should have a baby when the writers are ready for them to have a baby. Depending on when filming for this season began and ended, we may see Sam sitting down a lot, or standing behind the main desk. Anyway, congrats to Ms. McIver!!
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I hope they NEVER introduce a kid into the show!! That would ruin everything. This isn't "Leave It To Beaver," or "Full House." The focus should always be on the wonderful, whimsical ghosts, and not be diverted by some precocious brat.
Thank you...
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If they do decide to write a baby into the show it will be funny that the baby can see the ghost also and come up with all chronic crazy scenarios
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We don't like the UK version. It isn't near as good as the US version. Congrats on the pregnancy. It will be interesting to see how they keep that out. Large bags, etc. We can't wait for the show to come back tomorrow.
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This is the best show on TV my entire family watches. That's 4 family's. The Brit show isn't our cup of tea. Thank you we really needed this show.
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After watching British version the US one is a terrible copy
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Disagree!
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I totally agree with you Oliver. Don't get me wrong, the UK version is fun but I'm constantly laughing and crying at the US version one. I guess cuz my husband of 30 yrs and my Mom passed away a month from each other a few years ago, I want to feel and know that they can still be present. I talk to them a lot. During this show more so cuz I'll be asking them, 'Wasn't that funny Mom?' or 'Gees, Jay's just like you, Babe'.
Bittersweet 😔 but I'm sooooo looking forward to the premiere, I got Paramount+ just to start watching the show, I binged and laughed and cried.
Can't wait till tomorrow nite.
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I saw a handful of episodes of the British version when CBS aired them over the past six months. I could never get into it, didn't find any of the ghosts particularly compelling. But, to each his own....
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Totally agree.
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