TOWIE's Tommy Mallet quits his trainer empire as he says 'don't be afraid to start again'

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Tommy Mallet has quit his trainer empire following eight years as co-founding director.The former The Only Way is Essex star, 31 co-founded his shoe business Mallet London in 2015 with his early success being shown on the ITV show.

It has now been confirmed that Tommy left his business on 31 October after eight thriving years. The co-founding director took to Instagram on Friday to share the news of his departure and posted a lengthy caption alongside a snap which saw him sitting in front of his company sign.Tommy wrote: "I never thought I’d be sitting here writing this, but with it now being public knowledge through news articles I have to address." He continued: "On the 31st of October I stood down from my role at Mallet London, the company I love and always will do, for many reasons, the main one being I feel it’s important to grow in life and not stay still, I’ve done all I set out to accomplish with this brand, and I’m forever grateful for what I’ve learnt and who I’ve met along the way! "I love you all involved (even the ones I’ve been in legal battles with) because without you I wouldn’t be who I am today and wouldn’t be prepared for what’s in front of me in my journey!

I’ve learnt a lot this year and the main lesson for me is no matter what don’t be scared to start again if it’s something you believe in, I still own the company and I’ve left it in good hands! "I want it to strive and I’m excited to see what’s next for it under another direction...

I always wanted to leave on a high and for me it doesn’t get much better than Reebok!" Tommy ended the post by saying: "Team I love you dearly!