PAGE 3 queen Rhian Sugden is hanging up her bra as she calls an end to a ten-year topless career in The Sun.

The blonde stunner, 30, feels the time is coming to put her famous boobs away - but is vowing not to quit modelling just yet.

12 Rhian is saying goodbye to the Sun Credit: Instagram

She said: “I've had an amazing ten years but I think it's time to call it a day.

"I’ll still be modelling, I just won’t be taking my bra off anymore.

12 She has been modelling for us since 2006 Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

"I’m eternally grateful to be one of the longest standing Page 3 girls but all good things must come to an end.

"I want to quit while I'm ahead."

12 But says she wants to quit while she's ahead Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

12 Rhian's first appearance in The Sun, aged just 19

Rhian first bared her boobs in The Sun in August 2006 and forged a career as one of Britain’s most popular glamour models.

12 She says she's eternally grateful to be one of the longest standing Page 3 girls Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

She caught the eye of TV star Vernon Kay and became embroiled in TWO sexting scandals with him - to the despair of his stunning wife Tess Daly.

The Family Fortunes presenter was forced to grovel to Strictly Come Dancing host Tess after he bombarded Rhian with flirty texts.

12 Rhian became embroiled in scandal after Vernon Kay took an interest to her Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

12 The pair started sexting despite Vernon being married to Tess Daly Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

Bury-born Rhian ranks among Linda Lusardi, Sam Fox and Keeley Hazell as the most iconic Page 3 models.

Rhian, who is a regular face in the newspaper, plans to release one more topless calendar this year and then stop baring her breasts.

12 Rhian ranks among Linda Lusardi, Sam Fox and Keeley Hazell as the most iconic Page 3 models Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

She added: "I've been very lucky to have had such amazing fans over the years and it still surprises me today.

"But they haven't seen the last of me yet."

12 Rhian plans to release one more topless calendar this year Credit: Instagram

12 Rhian says she's been very lucky to have such amazing fans Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

Earlier this year, Rhian launched sex toy website ToolBoxxx, which has become an overnight success.

The star, who is engaged to former Coronation Street hunk Oliver Mellor, is tipped to enter the Celebrity Big Brother house this summer.

12 She plans on continuing a career in model... just without her breasts on show Credit: James Rudland