FERNE McCann has quit her ITVBe reality show after 13 series.
The former Towie star, who has had her own spin-off show since 2017, made the announcement in an emotional post on her Instagram earlier today.
Her show is currently known as Ferne McCann: My Family and Me, but was previously called Ferne McCann: First Time Mum.
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Ferne McCann has announced that she has left the ITVBe series
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Ferne and her man Lorri Haines in a scene from My Family and MeCredit: Rex
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Ferne attended the National Television Awards in London earlier this week Credit: Getty
In a heartfelt post, Ferne – who stars in the series with her children Sunday and Finty, as well as fiancee Lorri Haines – told fans: “After an incredible 13 series I’ve made the very difficult decision that this @fernemyfamandme series will be my last.”
She continued: “Where do I start? First by saying a big, big thank you to each and every one of you who have watched my show and been on our family journey with us.
“This show has been such an amazing part of my life for the past seven years and what a ride it has been filming from being pregnant with Sunday to now. Your support and devotion to me and my family has lifted me more at times than you will ever know.
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“From the day I started filming, I poured my heart and soul into the show. I honestly feel like I laughed, cried, loved and lived with you, sharing all the ups and downs.”
The reason she quit
Ferne then explained why she stepped down, stating that her children were growing up and she wanted it off camera.
She said: “This decision has not been easy, but I feel like now is the right time for a change. I made this decision with my children in mind (especially Sunday who has been on this full journey with me).
“They are my absolute priority and Sunday is now at an age where she is her own little person and I want her to go out there and make her own way.”
Ferne thanked the production company as well as ITV.
“@potatoitv and the @itvxofficial@itv team are amazing and have become part of the family over the years so thank you so much for this wonderful opportunity. I can’t get over how amazing this has been and I will cherish these memories and moments I was lucky enough to be captured forever.”
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Then she dedicated herself to honoring her loyal viewers who have been with her for years.
Her message to fans
Ferne summed it up: “I am eternally grateful to every person who watched the show, supported us and was there for it all. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.”
She concluded the post: “New chapters await. Please enjoy series 13: it’s my biggest and favorite yet. Out this Wednesday on ITVBE at 9pm and ITV.”
The stars react
Ferne’s famous friends were quick to comment and send messages of support.
Vicky Pattison, who starred with Ferne on I’m A Celebrity… said: “The BEST mum!!!! What a woman!!! I can’t wait to see what you do next.”
Former Towie co-star Danielle Armstrong added: “Oh dear, what an amazing journey you’ve had and memories you’ll look back on forever.”
Ferne’s husband-to-be Lorri said at the time: “Awww, it’s definitely been a fun few years! I’ve enjoyed filming with you and everyone involved. I’m so proud of you for making this decision for yourself, your family, and especially kids.So many bigger things on the horizon that are very exciting.
Next steps
The news also comes after The Sun exclusively revealed that Ferne has signed up for the next series of Dancing On Ice.
It is her first prime-time ITV1 series since the leak of audio recording of her attacking the victims of her former attacker, Arthur Collins, with acid.
Ferne apologized for her comments in 2022, which she said were “manipulated, edited and taken completely out of context”.
ITV then backed her and continued to show her series First Time Mum.
A source said: “It’s been a tough few years for Ferne but she’s always been an ITV star, with roots on Towie and then her first steps into the mainstream on I’m A Celebrity in 2015.
“So Dancing on Ice will be an opportunity for her to settle down, work hard and win over the public.”
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Ferne took viewers with her through all the big moments in her lifeCredit: Instagram/fernemccann
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