GHOSTS fans were left shocked when beloved character Mary left Button House at the beginning of season four. But why did Mary decide to leave the show and what happened to her? The character Mary left BBC series Ghosts during season four. She had been a resident of the haunted house since the very first episode .
But the character departed after actress Katy Wix decided to leave the show. The writers of Ghosts told RadioTimes.com : "We were so lucky to have Katy Wix with us in Button House for four fun-filled series.
"She, ironically, breathed life into the role of Mary, as only Katy could, making her into such a unique, hilarious, and popular character. "We're sad to see her go but can't wait to see what she does next." Co-creator Ben Willbond said on BBC’s Inside.
.. Ghosts podcast about Mary's character leaving: "We never intended for a character to leave, so it was very sad the whole process.
“The Ghosts are dead but they’re still living as ghosts, and there is that constant threat that they might go at any stage. "That kicks off for the rest of the Ghosts this fear that oh, actually, we’re here for a long time but we could go at any time, pretty much like life! "That is what the episode’s about." Mary failed to make it into the afterlife after being burnt at the stake in the 17th century after being accused of witchcraft.
As a result, her face was smeared with soot and she constantly smouldered - and humans who couldn't see her would smell toast if she passed th.
