Tom Pearce has quit his role on The Only Way Is Essex.
The reality star was recently rumoured to have been dropped from the Christmas special for the rezlity series and wasn't included in bosses' plans going ahead, and today he took to Twitter to announce he's left the ITVBe show.
He rubbished rumours however that he had been dropped by producers, instead claiming it was his idea to leave so he could focus on his career.
His tweet read: "Contrary to some articles in the press this morning I was not dropped from Xmas special, I Quit to concentrate on my job. (sic)".
A source had previously told The Mirror newspaper: "Tom won't be featuring in the Christmas special and there's a question mark over his return next series."
Meanwhile Tom's former co-star Gemma Collins is ready to return for the festive special next month following her dramatic I'm A Celebrity exit.
Someone close to Gemma explained: "Gemma's first thoughts after the jungle were to contact the producers and secure her spot in the end-of-the-year special.
"She's an Essex girl at heart, so that's where she feels at her most confident and best."
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