ARTHUR Gourounlian has shut down rumours he is leaving social media after an emotional statement.
The RTE star launched a website on June 17, 2010 and used it to share career highlights and connect with fans.
But 15 years on, Arthur revealed that the site had run its course as he decided it was time to let go.
In a statement shared to his Instagram, the celebrity choreographer said: “And just like that, an era come to an end.”
A message underneath the post wrote: “Goodbye, it’s been amazing.”
This sparked controversy amongst fans as they wondered if Arthur was deleting his social media account.
However, the 44-year-old was quick to clear up the confusion in a short clip on his Instagram story.
The dad-of-two told fans: “I think we need to quickly recap regarding the website post I posted yesterday.
“I am deleting the website and it is goodbye, goodbye, goodbye, but unfortunately for you guys I am not going anywhere.”
Arthur continued: “You guys know how much I love my social media, so I will be staying right here, you’ve still got me, you’re not going to get rid of me that easy.”
The TV star admitted that he felt “very emotional” deleting his website yesterday as it held so many memories from his career.
The Armenian native explained that when he began his dancing career, he built the website as a portfolio for his work.
He added: “But these days people don’t want to use your website, they only use Instagram.”
Arthur clarified that what he used the website for was “not the point” of his statement on social media.
And the dancer confessed that he wanted to show fans how emotional it felt for him to delete all his content from over 15 years.
‘DIFFERENT DIRECTION’
Arthur admitted that he was in floods of tears when it came to actually deleting the site, which left his husband, Brian Dowling slightly confused.
He said: “Brian was like, ‘Why are you crying?’, and I was like, ‘You just don’t understand’. Because it is all very emotional and close to my heart.
“Some people I’ve worked with are not with us anymore and I was just going over everything I’ve done.”
Arthur finished off the video by stating: “I am in a new chapter in my life and I didn’t need it anymore, I’m moving forward.
“I’m going in a different direction and that can be really good.”
