Gogglebox star Tom Malone Jr has announced he is leaving the show, just a day before the new series starts.
Tom, 26, confirmed he will not be returning to the hit Channel 4 show on Friday night.
Tom has been on Gogglebox since 2014, alongside his dad Tom, mum Julie and brother Shaun.
Today Tom shared a photo of himself on social media in a grey rollneck jumper and holding a cardboard sign reading: "Back on the market. Get at me with any TV work" - reports Mirror Online.
Tom Jr. said: "So after 6 and a half years it’s finally time to put down the remote, and to say goodbye to Gogglebox.
"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."
It is unknown at present which new opportunities that Tom is teasing.
He continued: "I look forward to enjoying the show as a viewer and not having to worry about having said something stupid".
Tom did also confirm that the rest of the Malone family, including his brother Shaun, would continue to appear on the series despite his departure.
"PS. Don’t worry my family @themalonesgb and @shaunmalone95 will still be on the show to keep you guys entertained every Friday [okay emoji]".
He concluded: "To the future [champagne glasses emoji]".
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Since appearing on the show Tom Jr. boasts a large social media following with his TikTok profile boasting over 700,000 followers and 9.6million likes.
He is also part of dance crew Soul Mavericks and is a professional dancer.
Mum Julie used to work as a receptionist at a dance studio herself, while brother Shaun has also acted and danced despite now working in property.
*Gogglebox airs every Friday on Channel 4 from February 26, 2021.
