“It is time to move on.” He’s only been back on our screens for a short while but TOWIE favourite Mario Falcone has announced that he is quitting the show after four years.

Thank you brother! It has been an honour to serve with you https://t.co/Q8VdGARtFf

— Mario Falcone (@Mario_Falcone) August 10, 2015

The 27-year-old is said to have just wrapped up filming on his final scenes on the popular reality programme. “I have had a great time on TOWIE and relished the many opportunities the show has given me, but after 14 series I feel it is time to move on and explore something new,” he told The Mirror. He's very popular on the show (Image: Instagram) The news comes in the midst of reports that Jessica Wright and Billie Faiers are also planning on leaving the show and in the wake of his rumoured break-up with girlfriend Emma McVey.

Totally gutted @Mario_Falcone has quit #TOWIE — louise Brown (@Mrslouisebrown) August 10, 2015

Noooooooooooo @Mario_Falcone has quit #towie ! He will be missed was def one of the best in there xx

— Lorraine (@craggsy01) August 10, 2015