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Shameless to lose another star

"I came of age in so many ways, both legally and personally," says actor Cameron Monaghan.

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Cameron Monaghan, who plays Ian Gallagher on Shameless will be leaving the show after the next episode.

He took to Instagram to announce, “I have been a series regular on this show for roughly ten years. I was the tender age of fifteen when we shot the pilot, and I came of age in so many ways, both legally and personally. I was very lucky to mature and grow with this show. Experiencing so many firsts, maturing as an actor, a professional, and a human. In the process gaining friends, family, and the best coworkers a very lucky actor could ask for, and for this I can be nothing but gracious. All good things come to an end. An old cliche, but one that rings true with a sincerity and clarity especially in moments like these. Everything ends.”

Monaghan went on to say that he has known about his exit since last year, but kept it quiet in order to preserve the integrity of the storyline for fans.

Monaghan is now the second major cast member to announce their departure from the series, after Emmy Rossum stated that the current ninth season will be her last.

 

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I have been a series regular on this show for roughly ten years. I was the tender age of fifteen when we shot the pilot, and I came of age in so many ways, both legally and personally. I was very lucky to mature and grow with this show. Experiencing so many firsts, maturing as an actor, a professional, and a human. In the process gaining friends, family, and the best coworkers a very lucky actor could ask for, and for this I can be nothing but gracious. All good things come to an end. An old cliche, but one that rings true with a sincerity and clarity especially in moments like these. Everything ends. The next episode will be my last. I have known since last year, but I didn’t want to give it away too early as I wanted this season to be a surprise for the audience, allowing them to experience Ian’s unsure journey with his character. This role has been a joy to inhabit, a wild and special ride, and I’d like to thank #Shameless as well as you, the viewers, for being there with him. Goodbye, Ian Clayton Gallagher. We’ll meet again?

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Source: Variety

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  2. For nearly a decade this show has been in my top 10 lest each year of best shows… but the reason for that has been that the Gallagher family stick together. That core mechanic is now broken with the loss of Fiona and Ian… and although other shows have lived on following key departures, I really think Shameless should have its swan song this season.

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