Ferne McCann sensationally quits ITV reality show for important reason

Fern McCann sits on a bench with her children Sunday, six, and Finty, one
-Credit: (Image: Ferne McCann Instagram)


Ferne McCann has made the surprising announcement that she's leaving her ITV reality show after a seven-year stint - for an important reason. The 34-year-old, who first gained fame in 2013 as part of The Only Way Is Essex cast, has since been the focus of her own reality series.

Documenting her journey through motherhood and personal challenges, Ferne starred in 'Ferne McCann: First Time Mum' and later 'Ferne McCann: My Family and Me', producing over a dozen seasons of the reality TV drama. But she has shocked followers after unexpectedly announcing she was quitting.

She revealed it was because of her children - Sunday, six, and Finty, one - growing up. She wrote on Instagram: "After an incredible 13 series I have made the very difficult decision that this series of @fernemyfamandme will be my last. Where do I begin? Firstly by saying a huge, huge thank you to each one of you that have watched my show and been on our family journey with us."

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She added: "This show has been such an incredible part of my life for the last seven years and what a ride it has been filming from being pregnant with Sunday to now. Your support and loyalty to me and my family has, at times, lifted me more than you will ever know. Thank you.

"From the day I started filming I have poured my heart and soul in to the series. I genuinely feel like I've laughed, cried, loved and lived with you, sharing all the ups and downs.

"This decision hasn't been an easy one but it feels like now is the right time for a change. I made this decision with my children (especially Sunday who has been on this full journey with me) in mind. They are my absolute priority and Sunday is now at an age where she is very much her own little person and I want her to go out there and take her own path."

Ferne then added: "@potatoitv and @itvxofficial@itv team are incredible and over the years have become part of the family to. thankyou so much for this wonderful opportunity. it's not lost on me how incredible this has been and I will cherish these memories and moments that I have been lucky enough to have captured forever."

"I am eternally grateful to every single person who has watched the show, supported us and been there through it all. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. New chapters await. Please enjoy series 13: it is my biggest and favourite one to date. Out this Wednesday on ITVBE 9pm and ITV."