Geordie Shore is a show that is known for its shock arrivals and shock exits and is one of each as series 19 continues on Tuesday night.
The hit MTV show has seen many different cast members enter the Geordie Shore house and one of the first to do just that was Sophie Kaseai, who was one of the Geordie Shore: Where Are They Now? A look at castmates past and present when the Newcastle-based series exploded onto our screens some eight years ago.
After a break from the show, South Shields lass Sophie returned to the fold a few years ago and has been a permanent fixture ever since.
So it's a huge shock when her fellow cast members find a letter from her, announcing that she's walking away from the show to be with her boyfriend Jay.
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Although not that much of a surprise after the return of her Australian former flame Alex, who jets over to Newcastle to join the cast as series 19 continues.
Sophie has a heart to heart with Alex to clear things but immediately feels uncomfortable about being around him, saying "I can't imagine how Jay would feel knowing that I'm living in the house with Alex."
Sophie makes an early exit from a night out in Newcastle to go 'home', although home doesn't mean the Geordie Shore house, it means back to Shields.
But not before she makes a quick detour back to the house to pack and write a letter explaining her reasons for leaving.
A tearful Sophie says "I absolutely love the friends in this house because they're like my family...but for the first time in ages I actually have to put myself first.
"My relationship is so important and I just think it's the right time to pack my things up and walk away."
"It has been the most amazing time but I know deep down this is the right thing."
It's down to Nathan to read Sophie's letter to the rest of the cast. It reads "So sorry I couldn't say goodbye in person, I just knew it would be too painful.
"I never thought I would have to choose between the two loves in my life and I hope you have all learnt everything I taught you as I have learnt from everything you have taught me."
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