Bobby Norris has revealed he is "taking a step back" from the TOWIE main show to focus on a new project.
The 34-year-old has been a mainstay on the popular reality TV show for almost 10 years but is now set to focus his attention on a new career in presenting.
The star took to social media on Wednesday evening to announce his exciting news to his followers.
He wrote on Instagram : "I’m so excited to finally be able tell you guys some news that I’ve been keeping secret.. I have made the decision that now feel’s like the right time for me to take a step back from @towie as a regular cast member to focus on my presenting career.
"After 10 years on TOWIE the show and the fans have been such a huge part of my life, but you haven’t seen the last of me and this is the start of an exciting new chapter!!
"I’ll be getting all the insider gossip on set and asking you guys for questions to put to the cast, and will also be hosting a studio show every week to discuss new episodes and all things Essex!!"
He confirmed that he will be working on a digital show for The Sun online called TOWIE: The Official After Party.
The show is set to air from September and speaking to The Sun, Bobby admitted that it's no secret that his passion is in presenting.
He said: "This was an opportunity to be a professional gossip and something I couldn’t refuse! With some big changes on the next series of TOWIE happening I’m also ready to embrace change this year.
"I decided that now felt like the right time to take a step back from being a regular cast member to focus on presenting.
"It’s going to be so much fun catching up with TOWIE cast on set and hanging out in the studio together."
Bobby's larger than life personality quickly endeared him to the show's viewers after he joined the show in 2012.
His fellow cast members were quick to send him their well wishes following his announcement.
Chloe Ross commented on his Instagram post: "Ahhh Bob good luck with everything my lovely your [sic] going to smash this."
Amy Childs also shared her excitement, writing: "Can’t wait Bob xx," while Mario Falcone wished him "good luck".
The official TOWIE Instagram page also wrote: "Cannot wait. Huge congrats and we are so proud. #thegossiscoming"
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