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Gogglebox star Tom Malone Jr. has quit the show after six years.
The 26 year old is a fan-favourite and stars on the programme alongside his mum Julie, dad Tom Senior and brother Shaun.
He announced he is leaving the series to pursue further TV projects. In a statement on Instagram, he wrote: “So after 6 and a half years it’s finally time to put down the remote, and to say goodbye to Gogglebox." followed by a TV emoji.
The star, who recently dished out show secrets, continued: “I’ve loved every minute and I’m eternally grateful to @channel4 and @studiolambert for allowing me to be a part of the show. But new opportunities are knocking on the door and it’s time to explore them.
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“I look forward to enjoying the show as a viewer and not having to worry about having said something stupid," alongside a crying with laughter emoji.
Tom, who recently fired back at racist trolls who targeted his girlfriend Bryony, went on: “PS. Don’t worry my family @themalonesgb and @shaunmalone95 will still be on the show to keep you guys entertained every Friday.
He finished off his announcement with: “To the future.”
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Many of his 261,000 followers were quick to reply to the shocking news as one person wrote: "Best of luck Tom & thanks for the laughs," with a green heart emoji and a peace sign emoji.
"You are my favourite family on gogglebox," [sic] another said with a pink heart emoji.
While a third added: "I am sad to hear this but also very happy your family remains on the show! Let’s hope you come back as a special guest every once in a while," followed by a smiling emoji.
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Back in early December Tom hinted that he could be moving on from the TV series after revealing bosses wouldn't allow his girlfriend Bryony to appear.
Tom explained that he would be open to leaving if the right opportunity arose.
Speaking to Daily Star Online, he said: "If the opportunity was good enough then yeah 100% we [one of the family] would leave but I think the rest of us would be able to stay on Gogglebox."
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He added: "Because of contracts and stuff, unfortunately, you won't see my girlfriend on the show, but yeah we do forget we are filming."
Tom and his family have been on Gogglebox since 2014.
When he hasn't been starring on the series, he works as a freelance model and dance choreographer.
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