Sam Faiers has discussed her decision to leave The Only Way Is Essex, explaining that her relationship with Joey Essex was more important than appearing on the show.
Faiers left the ITV2 constructed reality programme in the series 11 finale last week, in order to focus on her health after being diagnosed with Crohn's disease earlier this year and spend more time with her on-again boyfriend Essex.
The star has now elaborated on her reasons for exiting the show and said that her illness made her realise the important things in life.
She told The Mirror: "It was Joey or the show and I chose Joey. I've spent time apart from him and I've spent time really ill.
"I realise now what is important and that's health, happiness and my love for him. It was hard to leave Towie but I'm not risking those things anymore."
Faiers also explained how conducting...
Faiers left the ITV2 constructed reality programme in the series 11 finale last week, in order to focus on her health after being diagnosed with Crohn's disease earlier this year and spend more time with her on-again boyfriend Essex.
The star has now elaborated on her reasons for exiting the show and said that her illness made her realise the important things in life.
She told The Mirror: "It was Joey or the show and I chose Joey. I've spent time apart from him and I've spent time really ill.
"I realise now what is important and that's health, happiness and my love for him. It was hard to leave Towie but I'm not risking those things anymore."
Faiers also explained how conducting...
- 4/6/2014
- Digital Spy
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