‘I'm quitting': The Office's Craig Robinson walks away from comedy
The Office actor and comedian sent shockwaves across social media by announcing his surprise exit.
The 53-year-old former host of The Masked Dancer teased fans of his TV and stage departure, saying he's hanging up his comedy boots and moving on.
Robinson – otherwise known as Darryl Philbin on The Office – posted a video on social media, looping his followers in on his 'life update'.
'I'm officially quitting comedy to focus on my true calling. Stay tuned. I'm working on something huge,' the Chicago native said.
In the video, he said: 'Hey everybody. Just want you to hear it from me. I am quitting comedy, but not for nothing.
'It's been an amazing run, and y'all been amazing and wonderful.
'But I'm following something bigger. So, you know, thank you so much. I love you, and stay tuned.'
He added in a follow-up video: 'Turns out having a dream and building a business with your friends are two VERY different things.
'I can't go into detail just yet, but for real though any help would be huge.'
Fans commented: 'I hope you're doing something in music, bro! Whatever you end up doing I'm sure it's gonna turn into gold.'
A second vouched: 'This BETTER not be true!!! But you're looking great in the meantime!'
A third penned: 'Whatever you do it will be sensational.'
'Now I feel honoured to have seen one of your last performances as a stand up comic!!!' exclaimed a fan.
'Thanks for some of the best laughs I've ever had. Your charisma is always unmatched,' praised another.
The multi-talented star landed his first major role on the show and has gone on to appear across film and television in various comedic and presenting roles.
The Office ran for 188 episodes, from 2005 to 2013 in the US.
Even years later, the show is a fan favourite – and the show's followers were heartbroken when the series left Netflix.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine actor Craig began his career as a music teacher but broadened his horizons after taking stand-up classes at The Second City while still in school and his talent soon got recognised.
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