The timing of the leak coincided with the abrupt cancellation of Sam & Cat . While rumors circulated that the photos contributed to the show's end, McCurdy later clarified in her 2022 memoir, I'm Glad My Mom Died , that the cancellation was primarily due to her unhappiness at Nickelodeon, pay disparities, and her desire to leave the acting industry.

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in the images; they depicted her posing in lingerie. The photos appeared to be personal selfies intended for a private recipient. Los Angeles Times Response and Allegations