An ITV star has quit their show leaving fans devastated. The Only Way Is Essex star Ferne McCann announced she is stepping down from her reality series after seven years.
The 34-year-old mother of two has hosted ITVBe’s Ferne McCann: My Family & Me for 13 series, with the current one being her final season.
On Instagram, Ferne shared the sad news with her followers, writing: "After an incredible 13 series I have made the very difficult decision that this series of @fernemyfamandme will be my last.
"Where do I begin? Firstly by saying a huge, huge thank you to each one of you that have watched my show and been on our family journey with us."
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Ferne expressed deep gratitude for the support she’s received over the past seven years of filming, reflecting on how the show has been a significant part of her life, from pregnancy to now.
She added: “This show has been such an incredible part of my life for the last seven years and what a ride it has been filming from being pregnant with Sunday to now. Your support and loyalty to me and my family has, at times, lifted me more than you will ever know. Thank you.
“From the day I started filming I have poured my heart and soul into the series. I genuinely feel like I’ve laughed, cried, loved and lived with you, sharing all the ups and downs.
“This decision hasn't been an easy one. But it feels like now is the right time for a change. I made this decision with my children (especially Sunday who has been on this full journey with me) in mind. They are my absolute priority and Sunday is now at an age where she is very much her own little person and I want her to go out there and take her own path.”
She finished her emotional post by thanking the team and ITV for supporting her project, saying: “@potatoitv and @itvxofficial @itv team are incredible and over the years have become part of the family too. Thank you so much for this wonderful opportunity. It’s not lost on me how incredible this has been and I will cherish these memories and moments that I have been lucky enough to have captured forever.
“I am eternally grateful to every single person who has watched the show, supported us and been there through it all. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. New chapters await. Please enjoy series 13: it is my biggest and favourite one to date. Out this Wednesday on ITVBE 9pm and ITV X."
Fans were disappointed by the news as one person wrote: “Going to miss this show sooooo much.”(sic)
Another person added: “Ah I have laughed and cried with you! I will miss watching you and your beautiful girls. Wishing you all luck for the future.” A third person chimed in: “Nooo, I absolutely love your show! please manage a return one day!”(sic)
Ferne found fame appearing on The Only Way is Essex, I’m A Celebrity as well as fronting her own show.
Her personal life, including her journey through pregnancy, her role as a mother, and her relationships, has been a central theme in her ITVBe series.
