By Geraint Llewellyn For Mailonline
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Angellica Bell has reportledy quit Channel 5's flagship show Shop Smart, Save Money after just one series, despite signing a two-year deal.
The broadcaster, 47, has fronted the consumer programme alongsideOrtis Deley, 50, since September 2023 as a replacement for the channel's long-running The Gadget Show.
But according to The Sun Angellica has now decided to walk away and will be replaced by Gaby Roslin, Georgia Barrett and Jon Bentley when the series returns later this month.
Angellica's reps declined to comment when approached by MailOnline.
Last year the publication reported that Angellica had been axed from The Martin Lewis Money show after ITV producers claimed her appearance on Shop Smart, Save Money was aconflict of interest.
Angellica Bell, 47, has reportledy quit Channel 5's flagship show Shop Smart, Save Money after just one series, despite signing a two-year deal
Last year it was reported Angellica had been axed from The Martin Lewis Money show after ITV producers claimed her appearance on Shop Smart, Save Money was a conflict of interest (pictured with Martin Lewis)
However, insiders told the publication: 'Everyone is stunned by the move - no one saw it coming. Angellica has been an integral part of the show since 2017 so for her to be bumped off air with no warning is crazy.
'Staff have naturally been talking and find the whole thing really awkward and unfair, but Martin is trying to keep out of it as it wasn't up to him.
'Bosses say due to The Gadget Show's rebranding as Shop Smart, Save Money it's a clash of interest but in reality the decision had nothing to do with Angellica. Many staff feel at the very least bosses could have given her warning or an option as to which show she wanted to continue with.'
In October Angellica wasunceremoniously let go from the ITV programme days before filming beganand replaced byformer Olympian Jeanette Kwakye.
But the change did not gone down well with viewers who are begging ITV to bring her back.
Taking to Twitter, one person wrote: '#martinlewismoneyshow not the same since you changed from #angelicabell bring her back so comes across much better that this new woman.'
Someone else wrote: 'I really do think ITV made a mistake in sacking Angelica Bell from Martin Lewis's show, she makes a very valuable contribution to the show and is missed.'
'@angellicabell where are you? #martinlewis,' asked someone else, while another person questioned: '@itvMLshow Where’s the lovely Angelica Bell?'
Angellica has fronted the consumer programme alongside Ortis Deley (pictured) since September2023as a replacement for the channel's long-running The Gadget Show
She has reportedly decided to walk away and will be replaced by Gaby Roslin, Georgia Barrett and Jon Bentley when the series returns later this month
In October Angellica was unceremoniously let go from the ITV programme days before filming began and replaced by former Olympian Jeanette Kwakye (pictured)
'Where is Angelica bell and why is no one answering this question,' asked another confused viewer.
One person wrote: 'I still can't believe that ITV axed Angelica Bell from the Martin Lewis Money Show!'
They added: 'So in reality ITV have replaced Angelica Bell on the Martin Lewis Money Show for a cheaper booking to save money. No doubt AB's replacement will do a good job, but ITV making it all so obvious.'
Someone else asked: 'Where is Angelica Bell. She is part of the series,' before insisting: 'Bring back Angelica Bell Martin please.'
'#MartinLewis Where was Angelica Bell? I DON’T LIKE CHANGE!!!', protested another Angellica fan.
The show did not address Angellica's absence after she left, causing viewers to be baffled by the unexplained presenter shake-up.
