MARTIN Lewis has quit Good Morning Britain after 17 years because he "can't cope" with his busy workload – just days after storming off air.
The 48-year-old money expert told hosts Adil Ray and Charlotte Hawkins today that he won't be back for his weekly segment.
Martin explained that he is starting a new show in September and he "can't cope" with doing both.
However, he did insist that he wants to be invited back to the breakfast show as a guest in the future.
At the end of today's Tips of the Week, where he broke down saving account interest rates for viewers, Martin shared: "My time is running out, this is actually my last ever Tips Of The Week.
"Because of my new show coming on every week in September, I am not going to do them any more."
He added: "I hope to still pop on Good Morning Britain, it's been a wonderful 15-odd years on ITV daytime.
"I am going to have a bit of a break for the summer, so I just want to say thank you all for watching."
Explaining his shock exit, Martin told the GMB hosts: "I will see you in September, I'm not leaving properly, but this is my main, every week slot going, because I can't cope with doing it all at once."
Charlotte thanked Martin for all of his hard work on GMB over the years, adding: "I know that you've made a big difference to lots of people who hang out for your tips."
Shortly after making the announcement live on air, Martin tweeted: "After 17ish yrs on ITV breakfast that was my last Deals of the Week.
"With @itvMLshow going live weekly every Thur eve from Sept, for min 6mths, I need focus on that (I'll do some Deals there too).
"Thanks for watching these yrs & huge thanks to @GMB & it's gr8 team for everything."
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