Reuben Owen said "that's the end" after a serious setback that has left him feeling "very nervous".
The news was first reported by Gloucestershire Live and has since been reposted by several channels including The Mirror and Yorkshire Live, which labelled the situation as a "crushing blow" for Owen.
Separately, supporters are still pushing for additional content from the TV personality.
Report says that readers have already demanded for a revival of "Life in the Dales".