Star couple Mica Ven and Marcus Luther have confirmed that they will be leaving hit Channel 4 show Gogglebox. The much-loved couple made the announcement on Instagram, leaving many fans of the show 'gutted'.
Mica and Marcus have starred in the show for five-years but the couple now say they are ready to see “what else God has in store” for them. In a statement on Instagram, the pair said: "We just want to say a MASSIVE THANK YOU to [C4Gogglebox] for having us for the last 5 years, even though we had to travel so far for filming (downstairs & through the corridor) it was so worth it, it’s been an epic journey! You guys are the bestest of the best.
"We’ve had so much fun with you all tuning in at home & the hardworking Gogglebox crews but it’s time to put down the remote and see what else God has in store for us.
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"To everyone that has tuned in & sent us messages of love and encouragement over the years, we appreciate every last one of you. Thank you so much. To the amazing cast, you’ll forever be our G’box brothers & sisters 4life.
"And lastly, To all our Yardie friends & family that always big us up to whoever will listen, when you’re chatting about our departure, the program’s called GOGGLEBOX not GOOOOOGLEbox, it’s not a dam search engine.
"We love youuuuuuu. Marky & Big Meesh." Fans of the show were quick to respond to the announcement with one person branding the couple the 'stars of the show'.
One Instagram user said: "Def stars of the show. Will miss your energy for sure! My faves." Another wrote: "That's a shame you are the best one's on there. Congratulations on what ever you both do in the future."
A third said: "Nooooooo I'm gutted. All the best though."
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