Marnie Simpson is taking a break from TV work to focus on her mental health after gruelling schedule left her stressed and two stone heavier

MARNIE Simpson has confirmed she’s taking a break from TV to focus on her mental health and well-being.

The 27-year-old filmed seven TV shows back-to-back last year and has blamed her hectic schedule for leaving her feeling stressed and two stone heavier.

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Marnie, who’s currently on screen in Ex On The Beach which was filmed last summer, is now taking time out of the spotlight.

In an exclusive interview with The Sun Online, Marnie said: “I’m stepping back and I am going to focus on myself for a while.

“I did seven TV shows back to back and it made me so stressed. I felt stressed and drained after I finished Ex On The Beach.

“I didn’t really get to see my family or friends and I was always getting judged by people on social media.”

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The Sun Online exclusively revealed Marnie quit Geordie Shore earlier this year – a decision which has given her even more control over her schedule.

She explained: “I want to do it for my mental health and I need to get my fitness back on track.

“I’ve put on two stone in weight and it’s made me feel upset.

“I used to be eight stone and now I'm 10 stone 6lbs so that’s something I want to work on.”

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While she may not be appearing so much on screen, Marnie’s using the break from the spotlight to work on her growing business empire - which includes her make up collection, Both Ways, and popular contact lens range .

She added: “I’ve got my business brain on at the moment and I’m really concentrating on that.

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“It’s my bread and butter and I’m so passionate about my brands.

“I’ve got a warehouse and now I’ve got time to go down and help out.

“It was so stressful doing all that TV. I just want to sort myself out, work on my businesses and have a relaxing holiday.”

Ex On The Beach airs Tuesdays at 10pm, on MTV.

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