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Gogglebox star Calum has quit the show and is emigrating to Australia with his partner.
The 31-year-old joined the show last September alongside his best friend Jake, 27.
But due to the huge relocation, Calum has stepped back from the show, with newcomer Louis taking his place.
The 28-year-old is a childhood friend of Jake's and said: 'Gogglebox has always been a bit of a comfort show for me, so when the opportunity came up to join one of my best mates on the sofa, I thought why not! I’m most looking forward to sitting down together, having a laugh and doing what we do anyway!'
Calum said of his decision to quit: 'I am very far away from Scotland right now, and that’s because me and my partner have moved to Australia… that means a few things, the most obvious one being that unfortunately I am leaving the show.
'I had the most wonderful time, and I can’t sing the praises enough of everyone on and off camera, the entire Gogglebox family, so it’s very bittersweet to be leaving.
Gogglebox star Calum (right) has quit the show and is emigrating to Australia with his partner (he joined the show last year with his best friend Jake right)
Newcomer Louis, 28, who is Jake's childhood friend, is taking his place
The show welcomed two new households for series 28 which kicked off last week. Newcastle brothers Steve and Mark and London mother and son Sandy and Max
'The other important thing to mention is that Jake and I are still wonderful pals, and we’ve asked our friend Louis to keep Jake company on the sofa, as he gets a bit lonely sometimes.
'You’re in very good hands with the two of them… I am very, very proud to have been part of the Gogglebox family, but for now I will be watching alongside all of you from my sofa in Australia!'
Earlier this week, Gogglebox won the Factual Entertainment gong at the National Television Awards.
The show welcomed two new households for series 28 which kicked off last week.
Newcastle brothers Steve and Mark and London mother and son Sandy and Max.
Max is the first person with Down syndrome to feature on the show.
He said of joining the show: 'I’m much funnier than my mum, so that’s good. I’m all about spreading the love and showing other learning-disabled people what we can achieve. And my mum is my greatest supporter.'
Sandy added: 'To have people see the superstar, who is my son, and realise that a person with a learning disability can be smart, opinionated and hilarious is very important for me.'
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