Vanessa Lachey and her family are relocating from Hawaii following the cancellation of her hit drama, NCIS Hawaii.
And the actress, 43, revealed her son’s heartwarming perspective as they prepared to say goodbye to the island life.
Vanessa, who shares three children with husband Nick Lachey, shared an understated photo of a dainty pink plumeria flower basking in the sunshine.
‘I showed this pic to my son, he said “Wow Mom, that says so much without showing a lot,”‘ Vanessa wrote in the photo. ‘I said, “What do you see?”
‘He said, “We are moving, but we are not sad. I see happiness and Aloha coming with us.”
Vanessa Lachey shared her son’s heartwarming perspective as they prepared to move out of Hawaii
She added with an upset emoji, ‘forever with us!!!’
It comes after the Love Is Blind co-host revealed their plans to return to the mainland following the cancellation of her CBS hit drama, NCIS Hawaii.
She shared a carousel of photos of herself, husband Nick, 50, and kids Camden John, 11, Brooklyn Elisabeth, 9, and Phoenix Robert, 7, posing in Hawaiian themed ensembles and floral leis.
‘”A Hui Hou” ❤️ Home is where the heart is… Hawai’i, you will always have my heart! Mahalo Nui Loa for 3 beautiful, magical years you gave me and my family! Now, on to the next adventure. Off into the sunset we go! #LacheyPartyOf5 #AlohaSpirit,’ she penned in the caption.
She added an adorable photo of herself and Nick joining hands as they walked off into the sunset.
The stunning beachside photos were a hit with the actress’ 1.1million followers, racking up over 34k likes and hundreds of comments supporting her and her family.
‘Loved NCIS Hawaii! CBS made a mistake!!’ one fan of the series penned. Another chimed in, ‘We will never forget what you have done in our hearts, you leave us with a small void that will be impossible to fill. A Hui Hou.’
One follower joined in sharing, ‘Awww, I’m so sorry. I agree, home is where your family is. But I really wished NCIS Hawaii didn’t get cancelled. We really enjoyed it. Wishing you the best on your next adventure.’
Lachey took to Instagram to share her plans of trading the island life in Hawaii for a home on the mainland on Monday
She shared a carousel of photos of herself, husband Nick, 50, and kids Camden John, 11, Brooklyn Elisabeth, 9, and Phoenix Robert, 7, posing in Hawaiian themed ensembles and floral leis
After learning that her series would not be renewed for a fourth season back in April, Vanessa took to her Instagram Story to express her disbelief and confusion.
‘Gutted, confused, blindsided,’ the leading lady wrote over an NCIS: Hawai’i logo at the time.
‘Grateful, confident, beloved fans! said the actress who starred as Special Agent in Charge Jane Tenant, continued, adding, ‘Processing this news and still being present with my family. I Love You all,’ and ending with the traditional ‘Mahalo Nui Loa.’
CBS made the announcement just days prior, ending any hope the cast and crew would be able to bring the franchise to a natural end with a fourth and final season.
The show was the first in the NCIS franchise to be lead by a woman and the first to not receive a proper sendoff.
She added an adorable photo of herself and Nick joining hands as they walked off into the sunset
Her and her family’s big move come after CBS cancelled her hit drama NCIS Hawaii after the release of season three in April; Vanessa seen in 2022
‘Gutted, confused, blindsided,’ the leading lady wrote over an NCIS: Hawai’i logo at the time; seen in 2022
Overall uncertainly about the future of the network may have played a part as well. The parent company Paramount Global is in the process of being sold; Vanessa seen in 2022
Spin-offs NCIS: Los Angeles and NCIS: New Orleans were both allowed to bow out gracefully after 14 and seven seasons respectively.
Although NCIS: Hawai’i had strong ratings, and added Los Angeles veteran LL Cool J to the cast, the network made the decision to cut the show, in spite of producers offering to make big concessions in order to get a fourth season, according to Deadline.
Overall uncertainly about the future of the network may have played a part as well. The parent company Paramount Global is in the process of being sold.