[Denver]

THE Big Bang Theory has been cancelled because star Jim Parsons wanted to leave, it is claimed.

According to US reports, the sitcom is ending after its twelfth season because the actor, who plays Sheldon Cooper, decided to "walk away" - despite being offered another two-year contract.


Entertainment Weekly claims CBS were keen to work on two more seasons but Jim, 45, was not on board.

The network felt the show would suffer without its central character, leading to their decision to pull the plug.

The show's axe was announced in a joint statement from Warner Bros. Television, CBS and Chuck Lorre Productions on Thursday, reading: "We are forever grateful to our fans for their support of 'The Big Bang Theory' during the past twelve seasons."

Jim, who was reportedly paid $1million per episode, has since broken his silence on the news with an Instagram post, detailing his "gratitude" to the writers, cast and crew.

https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbi...-sheldon-quit/