Hugh Laurie - Dr House Hangs Up Stethoscope After 8 Seasons

The decision does not appear to have been an easy one as the show's popularity has shown few signs of waning since it began, maintaining an average of 9.8 million viewers in the current season. The Daily Mail have quoted the president of entertainment on the Fox network, who air the show, released a separate statement, expressing their regret at the ending of the show, saying "While it's with much regret, and a lump in our throats, we respect the decision Hugh, David and Katie have made."

Later this year, Hugh Laurie is also set to appear in the war drama Mister Pip, along with Kerry Fox and Eka Darville. Prior to finding fame Stateside, he was best known as one half of the comic duo, Fry and Laurie, with STEPHEN FRY.