Model Elyse Knowles reveals why she has QUIT as Myer ambassador after five years representing the store
Elyse Knowles has parted ways with Myer after five years as the department store's brand ambassador.
The model, 29, says she has 'other exciting projects' to focus on but is 'grateful' to the chain.
'I have so many fun and special memories and have absolutely loved working with the team, but I've decided it is time for a change and for me to focus on my little family and some other exciting projects I have in the works,' she told The Herald Sun on Saturday.
Moving on: Elyse Knowles (pictured) has parted ways with Myer after five years as the department store's brand ambassador. The model, 29, says she has 'other exciting projects' to focus on but is 'grateful' to the chain
'I feel honoured to have been part of the Myer family for over five years' she added.
Myer told the paper in a statement that Elyse had been a 'wonderful ambassador' and had been 'an absolute joy' to work with.
In 2019, it was revealed that The Block star's contract with Myer had been extended.
'I have so many fun and special memories and have absolutely loved working with the team, but I've decided it is time for a change and for me to focus on my little family and some other exciting projects I have in the works,' she told The Herald Sun on Saturday
Happy days: Myer told the paper in a statement that Elyse had been a 'wonderful ambassador' and had been 'an absolute joy' to work with
The Daily Telegraph claimed Elyse's contract as a 'hero brand ambassador' was 'open-ended'.
She told the paper at the time, 'I never imagined I would get a multi-year contract with Myer, I only dreamt it. It was at the top of my list and I was working so god damn hard to get it.'
The blonde beauty and her fiancé Josh Barker welcomed their first child, son Sunny, back in February.
Baby love: The blonde beauty and her fiancé Josh Barker welcomed their first child, son Sunny, back in February
Also in February, Elyse announced that she's been engaged to her long-term partner Josh for weeks.
Elyse and Josh relocated from Melbourne to Byron Bay in 2019, and in May last year purchased a $2.3million beach house in the New South Wales coastal town.
The couple rose to fame when they won the 2017 season of The Block.
Moves: Elyse and Josh (left) relocated from Melbourne to Byron Bay in 2019, and in May last year purchased a $2.3million beach house in the New South Wales coastal town
