Popular British comedian and TV star shocks fans as he announces he’s quitting Twitter for good

Greg Davies surprised his fans on Monday when he announced he was leaving Twitter, now known as X, for good.

The comedian and TV star, 56, took to the social media app to inform his followers of his impending departure and thank them for their kind messages.

He wrote: ‘Hi everyone, I’m leaving X in the next few days. Thank you for the kind messages over the years.’

To let everyone know how they could still keep up to date with his projects, Greg added: If you’d like to know what I’ve been up to, you can sign up to my mailing list (http://gregdavies.co.uk) or follow me on instagram (@gregdavies). Greetings, Greg’.

His fans admitted that they were sad to see him leave the platform, but added that they understood the decision and wished him the best.

They wrote: ‘Awww, I’ll miss you xx, thanks for all the wonderful things you’ve posted here xxx; Don’t blame you at all! I’ll see you on Instagram xxxxx’.

‘Be careful big D! Looking forward to following you on Instagram ; All the best, see you on television, no doubt!’

“All the best Gregg. You make me laugh; I’m sorry to see you go. I will miss you! I send you light and love. Always smiling. Thank you.

‘I will miss you, I love you so much Greg x; worst news to receive; Greg signed up, don’t blame you for leaving X, it’s become a cesspool!!”

‘Don’t hold it against you at all, X definitely marks the spot! You are missed, leave a breadcrumb trail where you can be found x; Legend catches you through the mailing list!’

“I’m sorry to see you go, though I’m not surprised. I’ll just stick around for now to follow people like you! But I’m now signed up for the mailing list.’

“Wait a minute, I only just discovered The Cleaner. You can’t go now!; ‘Oh 🙁 Big hugs Greg. I’ll miss you here!’

It comes just days after Greg was forced to defend a major change to Channel 4’s new TaskMaster spin-off after it ‘disappeared’ from screens.

The host is absent from the new series, Junior Taskmaster, as he hands over control to Rose Matafeo with Mike Wozniak as her assistant.

It sees 25 children aged between 9 and 11 go head to head in their bid to win the golden cup.

However, Greg and the show’s creator Alex Horne decided not to participate in the spin-off because he thought it would “scare” the kids.

In an interview with Radio times last week he explained: “I’d probably be way too scary for kids and I wouldn’t be able to control myself.”

Greg added: “I think Rose and Mike are a great choice and I think that will be a great combination.

‘I think the show will become its own show [and] I’m looking forward to watching it, but they don’t need my advice.’

Rose and Mike made their debut as hosts and assistants on Friday, with the premiere of the first episode of Junior Taskmaster.

As the 18th series of regular Taskmaster comes to a close this week, the champion will be crowned in Thursday’s final.

The season kicked off in September with Greg and Alex welcoming a new crop of bright-eyed celebrities to the BAFTA-winning show.

This year the duo were joined by comedian and Celebrity Gogglebox star Babatunde Aléshé, comedian and host of The Bugle Podcast Andy Zaltzman.

They were also joined by Starstruck’s Emma Sidi, comedian and writer Rosie Jones and Lead Balloon creator and host of I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue, Jack Dee.