Celebs Go Dating love guru Eden Blackman has taken to Instagram to reveal that he’s quit the show ahead of a possible new series.
The dating expert, who has starred in the E4 series since it began in 2016, wrote: “Today I informed the team that I won’t be returning to my role at Celebs Go Dating if and when the show comes back for Series 5.
“I’m immensely proud of the show’s success but after 4 great series, it’s now time for me to fully commit to my other projects.”
Eden kept things amicable in his statement, writing: “I’m thankful to everyone at Lime Pictures and C4 for the opportunity, I’ve had a great time and following its best rated series to date, wish them nothing but more success for the show moving forwards,” but it’s thought that a feud with fellow dating coach Nadia Essex might have played a part in his departure.
GALLERY: Eden Blackman's top tips
Eden Blackman top tips Valentine's Day SLIDER
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2 of 51) It’s all about ambience
Eden says: "From the music you pick to get you in the mood, to the lighting and temperature – creating that perfect setting makes both of you feel at ease. "Think instrumental music and low lighting – Professor Robert Pickard agrees, 'Evidence suggests that people are more likely to feel romantic if they are alert, warm and relaxed.'"
3 of 52) Phones off
Eden says: "...And we mean the whole night! The most thoughtful compliment you can give your date is your complete attention. Respect their time by being entirely present during the meal."
4 of 53) A little planning goes a long way
Eden says: "Make sure you get the ingredients for your home cooked meal in advance. It is no coincidence that food & love go hand in hand, but there is more to it than just delicious food and an effect on taste buds, there is a science to the perfect meal. "Considering ingredients such as red meat can help to provide vital nutrients and minerals that not only benefit your health but also trigger chemical reactions in the body that can contribute to your success."
5 of 54) Don't turn the date into a job interview
Eden says: "Ask questions, but don't interrogate, the perfect date is all about cultivating a feeling of comfort and ease, it's about forging a connection not conducting an inquisition. Where you can, talk about subjects that you are both interested in and keep ex's well away from the conversation."
Nadia and Eden are reported to have fallen out towards the end of series 4 when it was alleged that Eden had been having a secret affair with Chanelle Sadie Paul, a Kim Kardashian body double who appeared on the show’s third series.
Chanelle claims that she shared a romance with Eden before discovering that he already had a girlfriend.
"I'm absolutely gutted, I'm so angry. People need to know he's a bullsh***er, why would you go and be a dating agent and then lie like this?" she told The Sun at the time.
It’s thought that neither show bosses or Nadia were happy when the news broke.
Earlier this month Nadia suggested that the Celebs Go Dating format could be refreshed.
"I think now there's an opportunity to look at what works, and what maybe doesn’t and refresh it.
"In terms of going into the next series, we could make it something that’s phenomenal. We’ve got the backbone, we’ve got the ground and I hope we use this opportunity,” she told OK! Online.