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Jamie Lynn Spears' TV show 'cancelled' after teen pregnancy

Britney Spears's pregnant sister Jamie Lynn Spears' hit TV show Zoey 101 has reportedly been cancelled.

The Nickelodeon show is set to broadcast its final episode of the third season in the U.S. on Friday and has already completed filming on the fourth.

News of the programme's demise comes two weeks after 16-year-old Jamie Lynn revealed she was pregnant with her first child.

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Teenage parents: Jamie Lynn and Casey Aldridge will become parents in the summer

Jamie Lynn and 18-year-old boyfriend Casey Aldridge are expecting a baby together in the summer.

Britney's sister met Aldridge at their local church in the Spears family's native Louisiana.

Jamie Lynn told the U.S. edition of OK! magazine: "It was a shock for both of us, so unexpected. I was in complete and total shock and so was he."

Following Jamie Lynn's official confirmation of her baby news, Nickelodeon released a statement, saying: "We respect Jamie Lynn's decision to take responsibility in this sensitive and personal situation.

"We know this is a very difficult time for her and her family, and our primary concern right now is for Jamie Lynn's well being."

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Sisterly love: Britney and Jamie Lynn

While Nickelodeon are yet to release a follow-up statement regarding the future of the show, sources told The Sun the end is nigh.

An insider says, "Nickelodeon bosses are still undecided whether to air season four or not.

"For now it looks like it has been canned."

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