Dawn Ward QUITS Real Housewives of Cheshire – and reveals why

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by Lucy Smith |
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Dawn Ward has taken to social media to announce that she'll be quitting The Real Housewives of Cheshire after season 12 finishes airing.

Posting about the decision on Instagram, Dawn, who's been on the show since its inaugural series, told fans that she would like to focus more on her family.

She said, "Having been on the real housewives of Cheshire for almost 7 years & 12 seasons, I’ve had the most incredible journey, not just me, but my whole family. It really has been amazing for us."

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Magali Gorré

"If you're gonna cross me, you'd better not cross me. You don't mess with Magali."Magali starred in Real Housewives of Cheshire in 2015. Although the housewife only appeared in series one and two, after shouting-matches and rifts, she definitely left a lasting impression on her co-stars. Magali even found herself wrapped up in a twitter-spat with RHOC star Ester Dee in spring 2018, when Ester claimed she didn't know who Magali was.

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Magali Gorré

Four years on, Magali is still living the highlife. The football-mum prides herself on her luxurious lifestyle, which she regularly shares with her 100k+ Instagram followers.

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Missé Beqiri

Missé Beqiri joined the RHOC cast in April 2016 for series three, but by series five in March 2017, Missé had been demoted to a 'guest housewife'.

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Missé Beqiri

The model divorced her footballer husband of two years, Anders Lindegaard and got together with no other than Jake Hall - yes, Chloe Lewis' ex from TOWIE. Missé and Jake went on to get engaged and have a daughter together, River. But it hasn't all been plain-sailing for the two reality stars - as Jake received a brief restraining orderto stay away from Missé in December 2018. The pair are back together and co-parenting baby River and Missé's son from her marriage with Anders.

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Ampika Pickston

Ampika Pickston was an original housewife - joining the RHOC family in series one and lasting until 2017, when she left after series five.

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Ampika Pickston

After a long on/off relationship with partner Mark, Ampika revealed in July 2018 that she was engaged after a new whirlwind romance. Whilst Ampika continues to keep her mystery romance under wraps, she promotes her own weightloss company - Skinny Revolution throughout her social media.

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Leanne Brown

Fans were shocked when OG cast member Leanne Brown didn't return for series six in spring 2018. After an upsetting feud and long court battle with ex-bestie Dawn, Leanne decided to call it quits on the ITVBe show.

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Leanne Brown

Leanne still keeps her fans up to date with her enviable WAG lsityle - and reportedly even has a tell-all memoir in the pipeline.

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Stacey Forsey

Stacey Forsey became a guest-housewife in series one (no - we don't remember either) before joining the cast full time for series three - six.She was demoted to 'friend' status by series seven.

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Stacey Forsey

Nowadays the artist-turned-writer promotes her lifestyle brand and book, Sweet Treats, through Instagram.

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Nermina Pieters-Mekic

Nermina lasted just under a year on the hit ITVBe show before producers made her a 'guest-housewife'.

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Nermina Pieters-Mekic

According the Nermina's website, the aspiring pop-star has begun a new chapter of her life focusing on re-establishing her music and modelling career in the UK and worldwide, whilst enjoying her suburban life with her husband, dogs and horses.

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Lauren Simon

OG housewife Lauren lasted an incredible eight series on the show and was loved by fans for saying exactly what she thought. Remember that squirm-inducing scene with Taylor Ward and Sam Reece? Exactly.

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Lauren Simon

We were devastated when Lauren quit the show before series nine. Her on / off friend Dawn Ward said: "Lauren has some personal stuff going on."Lauren's an amazing person, I am missing her to bits. I speak to her daily but she has other commitments at the minute that she needs to concentrate on."In January 2020 it was revealed that Lauren's back. Yaaas.

She continued, "Season 12 has now come to an end and filming has finished. It’s been difficult this season with the pandemic but the cast and our amazing production team have pulled it off again, it’s been fun!

"Everyone who knows me knows I’m all about my family, so I’ve decided that after 12 seasons on the show I would like to concentrate on projects with them."

The 47 year old thanked ITV, Monkey Kingdom (the production company behind the show) and fans for all their support, wishing them the best of luck as they continue onto series 13.

"Exciting times ahead❤️❤️," she finished.

Naturally, the housewives flooded the comments to show support for Dawn and, Nicole Sealey, who has been on the show since series 11, commented, "You will be missed wishing you lots of luck for the future hope your new journey is exciting and happy ❤️❤️❤️."

Fellow housewife Rachel Lugo, who joined RHOC in series 6, even took to her own Instagram to post about how she will miss Dawn "soooo much."

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She said, "We have made so many amazing memories together and had so many laughs but it’s not the end for us.

"Friends since our early twenties and living barely a mile away I still expect to see you to come cycling onto my drive 😂🤪 and I’ll still be letting myself in through your gates and pounding on your door."

The 45 year old went on to talk about how they used to stay together on their trips with the housewives, "[dancing] around the room together as [they] get ready for dinner."

Awww, guys 😍.

"I’ll be right there by your side wishing you all the success in the world. I love you Wardy ❤️❤️❤️❤️ @dawnward4," she finished.

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