Tom Malone Jr has hit out at claims his girlfriend forced him to quit Gogglebox.
The dancer announced earlier this week that he would be leaving the show after six years, but that his family would continue to take part.
Taking to Instagram, he shared a photo of himself with a cardboard sign saying: "Back on the market - get at me with any TV work."
Captioning the photo, he added that he had enjoyed being part of the show but that he looked forward to "enjoying the show as a viewer and not having to worry about having said something stupid".
But, taking to Instagram ahead of the return of Gogglebox this evening, Tom said that he wanted to "clear a few things up" about his departure.
This bizarrely included saying that he didn't "quit" the show - despite admitting he "left on good terms".
"I wasn't scared to say something stupid," he continued, after previously saying that he was looking forward to "not having to worry about having said something stupid".
But Tom also added: "My girlfriend never even wanted to be on the show and had nothing I [sic] do with me leaving."
Parents Tom Snr and Julie Malone will still appear in tonight's episode along with brother Shaun.
Following his announcement, fans wished him luck for the future, with one commenting: "Gosh 6 years I remember walking into the dance studio where I initially found you and your Mum good luck with the next chapter."
While another wrote: "Congrats - bigger and better from here bro."
A third remarked: "Congrats bro. More to come."
"Congrats bro Best of luck for the future! More good things to come for sure," another commented.
His parents also commented on the picture, writing: "Proud of you son."
*Gogglebox airs tonight at 9pm on Channel 4
