PopUps: E! Docu-Series on Jenner's Transition to Air in July

It was reported last month that Bruce Jenner put a stop to E!'s docu-series, which will detail his transition from a man to a woman. But, according to the Hollywood Reporter, the program is still a go and will air in July.

E! announced the news Friday and revealed that the show will contain eight hour-long episodes. Jenner's series yet has no title but will explore the Olympic champion's gender transition and his search for a "new normal."

The series, which will also look at how his transition impacts his close friends and family, is set to air on July 26 at 9 p.m. on E!

"Bruce is incredibly courageous and an inspiration, and we are proud to be entrusted with this deeply personal and important story," said Jeff Olde, executive vice president of programming and development at E! "This series will present an unfiltered look as Bruce boldly steps into uncharted territory and is true to himself for the first time."

Jenner will be an executive producer on the series along with Gil Goldschein, Jeff Jenkins, Farnaz Farjam and Andrea Metz of Bunim/Murray Productions, which produces "Keeping Up with the Kardashians."

The announcement of the series comes after nearly 17 million people tuned in to "20/20" Friday night to watch Bruce Jenner tell Diane Sawyer, "Yes, for all intents and purposes, I am a woman."

It was reported in March, however, that Jenner halted production on the docu-series because of pressures he felt from producers over concerns about his family.

According to TMZ's source, Jenner told producers that he felt they were pressuring him and were compromising his family so the series could air in May. The source also said Jenner wants to make sure his three sons "are in a good place" to handle Jenner's change.

TMZ learned that the car crash, in which the reality TV star was involved, where a woman died, is taking a toll on 65-year-old former athlete.

"Bruce's primary goal is to bring awareness to this issue in order to help others [in the transgender community]," a source told People magazine. "He is not sure that E! and a reality show is the best format to do that."

The source told the magazine Jenner "wants this to be taken seriously so that [his situation] can have the most positive impact on society's perception of the transgender community."

After the "20/20" interview aired, a number of social media users and celebrities lauded Jenner for coming out on TV, many calling him a hero.