Rufus Hound has confirmed that he has left Celebrity Juice.
The comedian has served as a regular panellist on Keith Lemon's ITV2 programme since 2009, but was mysteriously absent from later episodes of its most recent series, which concluded on May 3.
Speaking at the 10th anniversary performance of We Will Rock You in London tonight, Hound revealed that he is "not on that show anymore" and a return to Celebrity Juice in the future is "frankly unlikely".
Asked why he had decided not to come back, Hound said only that he is "very busy with other projects".
He added: "Celebrity Juice is 'The Keith Lemon Show' isn't it, so as long as Keith's there most people are getting everything they want from it. So onwards and upwards for them."
Celebrity Juice has been nominated for 'Best Entertainment Programme' and the 'YouTube Audience Award' at this year's BAFTAs. The ceremony takes place on May 27.
