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Rebecca Calderwood

Craig Charles quits presenting The Gadget Show after more than five years at the helm

Craig Charles has announced his departure from The Gadget Show after being at the helm for five years.

The former Coronation Street star, 58, revealed he's stepping down as co-host on the Channel 5 show for a new adventure.

The TV presenter said: "I don’t think I’ll co-present any more Gadget Shows, so that’s gone.

"I like new adventures — I’m always looking forward rather than back.”

He continued: "When I was in the [I’m A Celebrity] jungle my brother died and it prompted me to leave Coronation Street because it made me realise there were things I wanted to do - which I didn’t have time for while I was in Corrie - before it was too late."

Craig Charles has quit hosting The Gadget Show (Channel 5)

Craig went on to admit it was time to "slow down", adding: "Last summer I was doing a show about UFOs for Sky History, The Gadget Show, the first series of Moneybags, my radio Monday to Friday and then gigging all weekend.

"I should slow down."

Craig hosted the show alongside Ortis Deley, Jon Bentley and Georgie Barrat.

The news comes week after the star was axed from his BBC Radio 2 radio slot following a series of line-up changes.

Craig hosted the Channel 5 show alongside Ortis Deley, Jon Bentley and Georgie Barrat (Channel 5)

The broadcaster's new look line up, which sees Drag Race star Michelle Visage permanently joining the station, will air across Fridays to Sundays, starting Friday, July 15.

Sadly for fans, Craig Charles' House Party - which currently airs Saturday, 10pm–midnight - will come to an end in the shake-up.

Speaking after the announcement, the DJ said: "Every party must come to an end and although I'm packing up my Trunk of Funk on Radio 2, I've loved bringing the party to its funky listeners each Saturday night."

Craig can still be heard on BBC Radio 6 Music each weekday, from 1-4pm, and The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show - which airs Saturday nights, 6-9pm.

Craig was recently axed from his BBC Radio 2 radio slot (Getty)

Paul O'Grady has since announced his decision to leave his Sunday slot after 14 years on BBC Radio 2.

Meanwhile, long-serving presenter Tony Blackburn's Golden Hour is now going to air at a new time of 7-8pm on Sundays.

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