IT'S not often the boss sacks himself on live radio.

But that's just what The Office star Steve Carell seemed to do in a BBC radio interview while doing the rounds with Tina Fey promoting their latest movie Date Night.

Steve Carell, who plays inept stationery supply honcho Michael Scott on the hit U.S. series, told BBC radio he will probbly quit the role after next season, the seventh in the series.

"How long does your contract run?" asked the interviewer.

"Contract through next season," Carell answered.

"And will you stay after that?" the interviewer followed up.

"I don't think so," Carell said.

"That will probably be my last year."

NBC has yet to comment on the statement or to claify if the series could continue without Carell.

Carell took home a Golden Globe award for best performance by an actor in a television series, musical or comedy, in 2006 and has been nominated in every subsequent year.

To listen to a short clip of the interview click here

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