FORMER Strictly Come Dancing star, AJ Pritchard has unveiled his decision to move away from his acting career.

The former Hollyoaks star joined the cast of the popular show alongside his brother - Love Island heartthrob Curtis Pritchard - in 2021.

The siblings portrayed characters Marco and Jacob, entering the soap opera to stir up trouble for Trish Minniver, played by Denise Welch.

However, their performance was met with mixed reviews from fans and industry peers alike, with some mocking one particular scene in which the Whitchurch duo talked while sitting on children's play equipment.

Reflecting on his time in Hollyoaks, AJ Pritchard expressed contentment with the show's reception, with various national media outlets reporting him as having said: "Hollyoaks were so happy with everything.

“That's all that matters."

However, he revealed his inclination to explore avenues beyond acting, acknowledging that the craft may not align with his strengths.

He added: "I enjoyed it but I feel like acting isn't my forte.

“At the moment I want to focus on being fit, healthy, and positive."

AJ Pritchard is redirecting his energy toward YouTube content creation, a realm that complements his television work.

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Additionally, he disclosed plans to launch new business ventures later this year, reflecting his diversified approach to career development.

He continued: “I’m working a bit more on YouTube, which is fun.

"It goes hand in hand with TV work, and I’m launching some new business later this year."