But, post-merger we found out that while those at Disney will, indeed, have some behind the scenes say in how the show continues, the company can’t just cancel The Simpsons, seeing as how Fox Broadcasting Company wasn’t actually a part of the merger.
Plus, Fox has already renewed the comedy for seasons 31 and 32, so it’s not going anywhere anytime soon.
When fans of The Simpsons heard that a merger was possible between Disney and Fox, the immediate fear was that the family friendly company would distance itself from the long-running animated hit simply because it tends to be a bit edgier than what we’ve come to know from Disney.