Laura Whitmore quits I’m A Celebrity the spinoff show

Laura Whitmore has quit the I’m A Celebrity the spinoff show.

The blonde beauty took to Instagram on Thursday to share an official statement which announced she was “hanging up my jungle boots” from the ITV2 programme.

The Irish presenter, who replaced Caroline Flack on the show in 2011, is leaving after five years at the helm.

She confirmed the news in an Instagram post on Thursday night (April 14), admitting that it was a “tough decision” to make.

“After 5 incredible series working with my extended I’m a Celeb family, I’ve taken the tough decision to hang up my jungle boots,” she wrote.

“It’s been such a wonderful experience but I feel it’s time to move on. I wish the team well and look forward to tuning in later this year as well as continuing to work with ITV on other shows.”