ITV reality show comes to an end after 10 YEARS as star admits ‘it feels the right time for the next chapter’
AFTER 10 years on-screen, one of ITV’s biggest reality shows has now come to an end.
Sam and Billie Faiers first rose to fame when they first appeared on The Only Way is Essex back in 2010.
After they both departed the long-running reality show, ITVBe followed their journey through their respective marriages and motherhood.
The Mummy Diaries first made its debut in 2016 before Sam, 33, and her husband Paul Knightley decided to step back in 2021.
The show still carried on as Billie raised her three children, Nellie, 10, Arthur, six, and Margot, who will turn two in December.
However, Billie, 34, said it was time for a new chapter in all their lives as the reality series, Billie and Greg: The Family Diaries, comes to an end.
Taking to her social media, the star posted a montage as she reflected on the last decade on screen.
Alongside the video clip on Instagram, she wrote an emotional essay as she thanked fans for their support.
Billie wrote: “After almost 10 years of filming for The Mummy Diaries and @familydiariesofficial, we can officially announce our journey has come to an end.
“And what a journey it has been!! From giving birth, raising our children, the highs and lows of parenthood, tears and tantrums, celebrations, fun times, tough times, hen and stags dos, a house build and of course getting married.
“We are so grateful to have been able to capture all of these memories and share them with you all!
“Thank you @suziewells_ @chatty.dave for being involved every step of the way.
The veteran reality star paid a special tribute to the commercial network as she described the series as ‘the best home movie’.
She added: “Thank you to everyone that has supported us over the past decade, it means so much. A special thanks to @itv for the best home movie ever!!”
“But now feels like the right time for the next chapter.
“Thank you again for all of the love and support over the years, lots of love Billie, Greg, Nelly, Arthur and Margot xxxx.”
We can officially announce our journey has come to an end and what a journey it has been.
Billie Shepherd
We previously reported that Billie decided to walk away from the long-running series because she wanted her children to grow up away from the spotlight.
A source told us: “Billie has loved her time on the show and had loads of fun, but thinks it’s time she let her kids grow up away from the cameras for a bit.
“She adores the memories she has made and will treasure them forever, she’s so grateful to the production company, but is excited about exploring new options with ITV.”
Our insider added: “There is no bad blood and the sky is the limit.”
All versions of the family’s show are available on ITVX.