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ROXANNE Pallett will disappear from the spotlight after telling pals she wants to quit showbiz following her disastrous stint in Celebrity Big Brother.

The actress, 35, called herself the "most hated girl in Britain" and admitted she's "scared for the future" during an emotional interview with Emma Willis yesterday as she addressed the fallout from her claim she was assaulted by Ryan Thomas.

 Roxanne Pallett is disappearing from the spotlight and quitting showbiz after her disastrous stint in Celebrity Big Brother
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Roxanne Pallett is disappearing from the spotlight and quitting showbiz after her disastrous stint in Celebrity Big BrotherCredit: Channel 5

A source exclusively told The Sun Online: "Roxanne will turn her back on showbiz.

"She understands she's upset many people and wants to step out of the spotlight to focus on herself.

"She's not interested in anything to do with fame now and is convinced time away is the best thing for her."

The former Emmerdale star vomited after appearing on The Jeremy Vine Show earlier in the day as the stress of "punchgate" got to her.

Roxanne Pallett admits she 'got it wrong' on Jeremy Vine in first TV interview since leaving Celebrity Big Brother after Ryan Thomas punch row
 Roxanne's CBB journey began with smiles and ended in tears
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Roxanne's CBB journey began with smiles and ended in tearsCredit: PA
Celebrity Big Brother's Ryan Thomas play fights with Roxanne Pallet but did he punch her?


The punch row so far


Today it was revealed she will not be returning to Emmerdale after she falsely accused Ryan Thomas of assaulting her.

The 35-year-old quit the house after hearing crowds booing her name and has faced a furious backlash from viewers and former co-stars who have sprung to Ryan's defence.

 Roxanne wants to spend time focusing on herself
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Roxanne wants to spend time focusing on herself
Emma Willis says Roxanne Pallett interview was 'uncomfortable'

Soap bosses have ruled out a returns for Roxanne in the Dales, despite a public apology during last night's CBB.

A spokesman for Emmerdale said: "There are no plans, nor have there been, to bring back the character of Jo Sugden."

Roxanne's performances in the soap between 2005 and 2008 drew critical acclaim, and she was involved in a major domestic violence storyline.

Her tearful interview with Emma yesterday has been called "insincere" and a "publicity stunt" by viewers convinced she only did it for damage limitation.

This is the video Celebrity Big Brother showed Roxanne Pallett before her interview with Emma Willis
 Roxanne starred as Jo Sugden in the soap between 2005 and 2008
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Roxanne starred as Jo Sugden in the soap between 2005 and 2008Credit: Rex Features
Celebrity Big Brother's Ryan Thomas cries after Roxanne Pallett claims he punched her

Fans praised the show’s host for not holding back when she questioned the 35-year-old over the allegations.

Roxanne winced and started to cry after Emma challenged her on the statements she made against Ryan.

Emma, 42, said: “You could have ruined him”.

An emotional Roxanne replied: “It's a lot to deal with. I’m the most hated girl in Britain right now.

“I am scared about the future… I just want to say I’m sorry."

Week two of Celebrity Big Brother 2018 had plenty of drama and will be remembered for the infamous Roxanne and Ryan fight


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