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Paddy McGuinness has quit as host of a popular TV show, it has been revealed.

The 52-year-old former Top Gear presenter has announced that won't be hosting the next series of Channel 4 's reality show Tempting Fortune. Filming for the third season of the challenge programme will reportedly start filming in Malaysia next year but Paddy has revealed he's had to step down due to other commitments.

Paddy said: "I am happy to be passing the baton on and the new host is in for a real treat because it's a great show. I will be sad to leave it, but with other commitments and enjoying more family time, I've had to make some difficult choices." A spokeswoman for Channel 4 added: "Paddy has been a brilliant host of Tempting Fortune, bringing his trademark humour to both series.

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