Game of Thrones’ Belle Ramsey has decided to step down from her role of Mildred in The Worst Witch.
The 16-year-old has been a part of the programme for over four years, however, it looks as though her character will be making a swift exit, as the actress is walking away from the show in order to prioritise her mental health.
Taking to Instagram, the young star made the announcement to her 650,000 followers alongside a behind the scenes picture from the fantasy programme.
‘Forever grateful for my time as Mildred in The Worst Witch,’ she wrote in the caption: ‘But there is a time for everything under the sun. And series four was my time to say goodbye to Mildred.’
Bella added: ‘Thank you fans for all your support, thank you to the crew over the three years, thank you to all the residents of Cackles Academy, thank you to Jill Murphy for this wonderful world you created.
‘It was completely my decision to say goodbye for reasons I can’t really go into but to everyone reading this, please prioritise your mental health and do what’s right for you.’
Fans flooded the youngster with support and sent their love in the comments.
‘The worst witch isn’t the same without you Bella Ramsey,’ one wrote while another added: ‘I hope you’re ok Bella – sounds like a very brave decision you had to make. Whatever you’re going through, you’ve got this.’
Someone else said: ‘It is a brave and very mature thing to prioritize yourself and what’s right for you. Good for you. Wishing you the best during this time.’
Others shared similar views: ‘Hope alls well bella!!! You’ve helped me to come out and talk about my anxiety through your social media and I hope you’re feeling better.’
Bella has previously spoken out about her part in the children’s TV show, and told the Evening Standard at the end of last year how she sometimes finds it hard to focus on both her school work and busy schedule.
‘I was the main character and I was full on and it was tiring and hard work and long hours,’ she explained.
‘But I also just really want to learn and do school too and CBBC are very strict with tutoring so that helped us really want to do it.’
She added: ‘I’m intending to do my GCSEs whenever the time works and you do not have to be 16 years old and do them. Like if a job clashes with my GCSEs then I will choose the job.’
Game of Thrones seasons one to eight are available to stream on NOW TV.
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