Popular ABC host quit show because she feared she was getting "too old."

Popular ABC gaming show host Stephanie ‘Hex’ Bendixsen has revealed one of her reasons for leaving Good Game was because she feared she was getting “too old” for TV.

The 31-year-old decided to leave the hugely popular Good Game recently, a decision that was followed by the abrupt cancellation of the show last week, much to the dismay of fans.

Fans soon turned on their former hero, known on the show as ‘Hex’.

Many blamed Bendixsen for the show's demise and questioned her reasons for leaving to pursue another hosting gig of a not-yet-announced program on a commercial network, rumoured to be Channel Seven.

Bendixsen decided to respond to the criticism on Facebook with a comprehensive and frank explanation of what lead to her choice to switch jobs, addressing the open letter to a fan called Faith who sent her a message.

"I can imagine from your perspective you must feel betrayed and angry. I'm not sure if explaining my decision to you will make any difference, but I figured since you took the time to share your feelings, I can at least try to do the same," she wrote.

The presenter told her fans she left the role for many reasons, including that she sensed the life of the show may have been coming to an end and that she wanted a change after staying in the same gig for seven years.

However, it is her admission of fears that in her 30s she may soon be passed up for hosting roles due to her age that struck a chord with many women in media.

"As a woman in my 30's, I'll be honest - working in television is scary," Bendixsen said.

"Every year I wonder if I'll soon be considered 'too old' to be able to forge a lasting career in television."

"If I lost my job suddenly - who would want to hire me?"

Bendixsen explained she wanted to build up her resume, so she could point to more varied presenting experience as she progressed her career.

"In the end, after a lot of thought, many tears and a few moments of 'chickening out' - I finally decided to go for it," she wrote.

She went on to say that she never thought ABC would cancel the 10-year-strong show after her departure, pointing to the company losing faith in the brand as the true reason it ended the program's run.

"A show does not hinge on one person. I know you blame me for Good Game's cancellation. But is that really fair? The show could easily have continued without me."

In a statement made on Good Game's official Facebook page, the program linked the host's departure and the show's cancellation.

"Sad news. After the program’s summer break, two of the key presenters of Good Game announced they were leaving to pursue other opportunities," the statement read.

"In light of this major setback, and changes in the way audiences are choosing to get their information about gaming, the ABC has decided to end the long and successful run of the show."

Bendixsen said learning the show had been cancelled was "devastating".

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"Words aren't even enough. But as I mourn the loss of what was such an incredible chapter in my life, I'm also excited to start this new adventure."

The presenter concluded by expressing her hope that her fans would "choose to come with me on this new journey".

"But if not, farewell thank you for your support over the years - it's been an absolute joy," she said.