Scarlett Moffatt speaks out following CelebAbility axe

She's been replaced by Stacey Solomon

Scarlett Moffatt

by Marianna Manson |
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Scarlett Moffatt has addressed her recent axing from Iain Stirling’s CelebAbility, insisting that it was her decision to quit the show.

The comedy game show is set to return to our screens tonight, and yesterday it was revealed that team captain Scarlett would be replaced by another ITV favourite, Stacey Solomon, for this series.

Scarlett joined the show last year to cover for Stacey while she was on maternity leave.

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But now she’s taken to her Instagram stories to show her support for the new mum, saying she’s "excited" to watch the show.

"I've just seen the advert for CelebAbility and I'm super excited," she told fans.

"I'm so pleased that Stacey Solomon is looking after the guests on the show, I did it last year and it was so much fun.

"But this year I was doing panto, so I couldn't do it but I will be watching and good luck to all of the team."

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Stacey Solomon ©Getty

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It’s not the first time Scarlett has stepped back from a work commitment, as last summer she announced that she would be leaving her role as I’m a Celebrity Xtra Camp host after three years.

"Scarlett was offered her usual team captain role on CelebAbility, which she would have loved to have done, but she was not free for the filming dates which had moved," a source confirmed.

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Scarlett Moffatt, now

Scarlett is arguably one of the most successful people to begin their fame on Gogglebox.

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Scarlett Moffatt, then

Everybody now... awww! Scarlett was totally cute when she was younger, which makes no surprise as to why she's turned into the gorgeous woman she is now.

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Betty Moffatt, now

Scarlett's mum Betty is also very popular on the show.

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Betty Moffatt, then

Betty hasn't seemed to age a day since this adorable throwback of her and daughter Scarlett!

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Mark Moffatt, now

Scarlett's dad Mark also appears on the show.

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Mark Moffatt, then

Look at Mark Moffatt's hair in this cute throwback of him and Scarlett!

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Ava Moffatt, now

Scarlett's sister Ava occasionally takes part in the show.

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Ava Moffatt, then

Scarlett recently added this sweet throwback of her and her little sister Ava, from ten years ago!

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Chris Steed, now

Chris no longer appears on the show, but is pictured here with his adorable kitty.

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Chris Steed, then

Chris - who used to be one half of Stephen and Chris from Brighton - is sporting longer (and BLONDE) locks in this fabulous throwback snap.

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Stephen Webb, now

Stephen now appears on the show without Chris.

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Stephen Webb, then

He used to be one half of best friend duo Stephen and Chris from Brighton, and posted this amazing throwback snap of him in the Himalayas.

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Steph and Dom, now

We LOVE "posh couple" Steph and Dom on Gogglebox.

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Steph and Dom, then

Steph and Dom posted this sweet throwback of their wedding day - and you can tell they were just as in love back then as they are now.

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The Siddiqui brothers, now

Baasit and Umar are well-loved on the show along with their dad Sid.

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The Siddiqui brothers, then

Who doesn't love a sweet family portrait? The Siddiqui brothers have always been smiling it seems!

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Nikki and Amy Tapper, now

Nikki and Amy Tapper are on the show as part of the Tapper family.

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Nikki and Amy Tapper, then

How sweet is this throwback of Nikki Tapper and daughter Amy?!

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Jonathan Tapper, now

Jonathan, the patriarch of the family, is known for his loud, booming voice.

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Jonathan Tapper, then

Daughter Amy cheekily posted this throwback of her dad Jonathan Tapper to Twitter - and he's still got that same big grin now!

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Andrew and Carolyne Michael, now

Andrew and Carolyne Michael appear on the show with their children.

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Andrew and Carolyne Michael, then

How much does Carolyne Michael look like her daughter Alex in this photo?!

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The Michael children, now

Not all four children appear on the show with their parents.

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The Michael children, then

The Michael Family children look so adorable in this cute throwback Christmas snap!

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Reverend Kate and Graham Bottley, now

Reverend Kate and her husband Graham are known for their sarcastic comments on the show.

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Reverend Kate and Graham Bottley, then

Reverend Kate and Graham LOVE fancy dress - just take a look at Kate's Twitter page to see more photos like this!

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Jenny and Lee, now

These to have our sides hurting most weeks with their hilarious antics – special shout out to Lee eating Jenny's face mask with his tortilla chips, and Jenny letting one rip while doing some squats.

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Jenny and Lee, then

These two really are the BEST of friends, and if their regular holiday snaps and drunk nights out don't prove it, then this photo from 25 years ago definitely will.

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Meanwhile, Scarlett has been thriving in her personal life as she took to Instagram to celebrate her one year anniversary with police officer boyfriend Scott.

"I can safely say the best year of my life," she wrote. "Lovely little trip to Barcelona (one to tell the kids one day ha!) next trip is with all the Moffatts (so excited for that especially as sometimes I feel like my family love you more than they love me ha!)

"Love happens in mysterious ways and at mysterious times".

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