Overview
- Hackett announced his exit on Instagram, telling fans he chose to step away to "focus on myself and the next stage of my career."
- He joined the ITV reality series in 2021 at age 18, making him one of the show's youngest cast members.
- The announcement arrived a day after the programme's Christmas special aired on December 8.
- Matilda Draper, his girlfriend who moved to TOWIE after Love Island 2024, has not confirmed her plans, though some outlets report she may not return.
- The Mirror also reports, citing The Sun, that Sammy Root is expected to depart, a claim not confirmed by ITV or the cast.