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Poppa’s Houseis no more.
My heart is full as I say thank you to every single person who madePoppas Housesuch a meaningful experience.
This show gave me more than I couldve ever imagined.

Damon Wayans, Jr. as Junior and Damon Wayans as Poppa on ‘Poppa’s House’.Credit:Sonja Flemming/CBS via Getty
To everyone who watched, supported, and believed in us thank you.
Your love means everything.
On to the next chapter, with nothing but love in my heart."

Essence Atkins, Damon Wayans, Damon Wayans Jr., Tetona Jackson, River Blossom, Wendy Raquel Robinson, Caleb R. Johnson, and Geoffrey Owens on Poppa’s House.CBS via Getty
Like many Wayans projects, the series was a family affair.
“I was going to actually go live next door to my son,” Wayans said.
“I was lonely, and he’s got all these wonderful kids.

And there was a house across the street from him that was for sale.
When you mess up, I’m sending you to Poppa’s house!'
She’s telling that to all the kids, and I started getting anxiety.

Essence Atkins, Damon Wayans, Damon Wayans Jr., Tetona Jackson, River Blossom, Wendy Raquel Robinson, Caleb R. Johnson, and Geoffrey Owens on Poppa’s House.CBS via Getty
I’m like, Oh, hell no.
So I just kind of bailed on it.”
“I felt like I had to do more than just show him a good script, he explained.

Damon Wayans, Jr. and Damon Wayans on Poppa’s House.Robert Voets/CBS via Getty
I had to let him know that people really want this and were excited about it.
And together we’re undeniable.”