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Billie Faiers Quits The Only Way Is Essex

We’ve got some sad news for fans of The Only Way Is Essex, as one of the show’s favourites, Billie Faiers, is calling it quits.

Billie has been sharing her life on TOWIE for six years now, but is said to have handed in her notice last Friday (July 29) as she aims to concentrate on having her very own reality show, just like sister Sam, who has landed two programmes since her departure in 2014.

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According to reports, the reality star, who is mum to two-year-old daughter Nelly, also wants to focus on having more children with fiancé Greg Shepherd and on the couple’s wedding.

A show insider told The Sun that Billie’s fellow castmates are ‘devastated’ that she’s leaving, saying: “Towie bosses were shocked by her exit on Friday and the news quickly spread around the cast. Everyone is already mourning.

“It’s no secret that Billie has a lot on her plate with her young daughter and marriage plans and to top it off she also wants to expand her family at some point.

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“She was a brilliant and very funny member of the Towie family and was a natural in front of the camera from day one - producers have told her that the door is always open to her should she change her mind and want to return at some point in the future.

"She was a well loved member of the team and will be sorely missed by her friends on the show who are devastated that she’s chosen to leave.”

An ITV spokesman added: “Billie has recently made us aware that she would like to prioritise family life and little Nelly for the rest of the year. We are in full support of this decision and will continue discussing with her how best to move forwards.

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“Billie is a much loved and valued member of the Towie team and we are happy she wants to continue working with us.”

James ‘Arg’ Argent and Lydia Bright are now the only cast members left from series one.

*SOB*. We’ll miss you, Billie!