A&E Network, Gene Simmons kiss off rocker’s ‘Family Jewels’ reality show after 7 seasons

August 16 2012 09:05 AM

CP19809484 — This undated image released by A&E shows, from left, Gene Simmons, Shannon Tweed, Nick Simmons and Sophie Simmons in the A&E reality series, "Gene Simmons Family Jewels." A&E and and KISS guitarist Gene Simmons said that the “Gene Simmons Family Jewels” reality show is ending after seven seasons. Simmons said that with KISS on tour and his other business commitments, he and his family have decided to move on from the show. It depicted his out-of-makeup life with his colorful family. A&E said it thanked Simmons and his family for opening up their lives, warts and all. (AP Photo/A&E, Richard Knapp)

Original Publication Date: August 16, 2012 9:05AM

Publication Updated: January 9, 2025 5:06AM

NEW YORK, N.Y. – The A&E Network is kissing Gene Simmons and his family goodbye.

The network and the KISS guitarist said that the “Gene Simmons Family Jewels” reality show is ending after seven seasons. Once one of the network’s top-rated shows, it has faded over time.

Simmons said that with KISS on tour and his other business commitments, he and his family have decided to move on from the show. It depicted his out-of-makeup life with his colorful family.

A&E said it thanked Simmons and his family for opening up their lives, warts and all.

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