Popular comedy Birds Of A Feather has been axed by ITV after Pauline Quirke ruled out appearing in future episodes.
Co-stars Linda Robson and Lesley Joseph, who play Tracey Stubbs and Dorien Green in the sitcom, had hoped last year s Christmas special would convince TV chiefs to commission a new series.
But despite attracting an audience of 7.9 million, ITV has decided against ordering more episodes after Ms Quirke, who played Tracey s sister Sharon, decided not to take part in the special.
It comes amid surprise at the recent dismissal by Ms Robson, 63, of claims about a falling-out with Ms Quirke, 61.
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Birds Of A Feather axed by ITV after Pauline Quirke s feud with Linda Robson Mirror 2 hrs ago Emmeline Saunders
Birds Of A Feather has been canned by ITV after lead actress Pauline Quirke quit over a rumoured feud with co-star Linda Robson.
Speculation has been swirling around their once-tight friendship for months after Pauline declined to take part in the Christmas reunion special, leaving Linda and Lesley Joseph - who play Tracey Stubbs and Dorien Green respectively - to appear in it alone.
And now that Pauline - who played Tracey s sister Sharon Theodopolopodous - has ruled out appearing in any potential future episodes, it seems ITV has taken the decision to axe the series for good.
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