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ITV Good Morning Britain's Charlotte Hawkins stuns fans as she shares career move and real age

Good Morning Britain presenter Charlotte Hawkins recently announced that she is taking a break from the ITV show as she embarks on a new career outside of television

Good Morning Britain presenter Charlotte Hawkins has unveiled her decision to take a temporary leave from the ITV show as she explores an alternative career endeavour.

As she celebrates her forthcoming 50th birthday, Charlotte shared on Instagram her involvement in a secluded writing session marking an integral shift in her vocation.

This TV presenter, who also fronts a podcast series and a Classic FM radio show, enthusiastically posted about the beginning of her "year of the book". Posting a photo with her laptop from Lainstone House Hotel, Charlotte expressed that she is eventually embarking on a journey that she has desired for years.

She wrote on Instagram: "So.. my big birthday is just a day away now on Friday (eek! ) which seemed like the perfect time to take a few days out and spend some time focusing on something I've been wanting to do for ages.. write!"

[Charlotte Hawkins left her fans stunned]

Charlotte Hawkins has opened up on her new career move(Image: Instagram)

Reflecting on her earliest days spent lost in fiction and inventing her own tales, she revealed, "Ever since I was a child obsessively reading and creating my own stories, it's long been a dream to write my own book. With 50 years on this earth fast approaching, it felt like the right time to try to make that childhood dream a reality - so I've been on a writing retreat organised by the brilliant @rosiejnixon," reports the Express.

She stated: "It's covered writing skills by @jilldawsonauthor, offered an agent's perspective with @jen_savill, and the author's view from @jessicabullnovelist as well as Rosie herself. All set at the glorious @lainston_house, in Jane Austen's Hampshire, just the perfect location to write."

She continued: "It's allowed me to find the joy of being a writer with a really special group of people - big thanks to you all. Plus we squeezed in a cookery course as well as a walk down the most gorgeous avenue of lime trees!"

[Charlotte stunned her followers on Instagram]

Charlotte stunned her followers on Instagram(Image: (Image: Getty))

Charlotte then revealed: "I'm so excited to actually have the beginnings of a book.. now time to build on it. Hopefully turning 50 could be the year of the book... wish me luck! ! !"

Fans were loving her news, but were also stunned by the star turning 50. One fan commented: "@charlottehawkins1 there is no way your turning 50! ! ! You don't look a day older then 30! ! ! But many happy returns for Friday."

Another also said: "Happy Birthday I thought it was 40 for you this year." A third added: "Happy birthday Charlotte you do not look 50 - have a fabulous day, many happy returns for Friday."

[Charlotte will be taking time out]

Charlotte will be taking time out(Image: (Image: ITV))

And: "I'm sure you'll be a literary success, 50! ! ! ! You still look 30."

The Good Morning Britain presenter had previously confessed to Closer that she was anxious about reaching the milestone age of 50 and had discussed her concerns with co-presenter Susanna Reid.

Charlotte revealed: "I don't feel like I'm heading towards 50. I think I'm probably a bit in denial about it. I spoke to Susanna [Reid] at work, and she was like, 'You've got to embrace it. Ageing is a blessing.' I'm not sure I've quite reached that stage yet."

Good Morning Britain airs Mondays-Fridays from 6am on ITV1.

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