Tom Cruise has long been one of the most high-profile advocates for the controversial Church of Scientology.

Since its inception in 1954, the religion has been involved in a number of controversies and rumours.

And now fans of Cruise have now seized upon reports the actor is moving into Scientology’s spiritual headquarters – the former home of the religion’s founder L Ron Hubbard – in East Grinstead, Sussex.

Reportedly, the actor wants to make the religious base a major landmark in Europe and has poured millions into developing the property.

The reports come shortly after news he had put the £5million mansion he bought with ex-wife Katie Holmes up for sale in nearby East Grinstead.