Steve Carell has confirmed he will quit hit comedy show The Office after one more season.

The actor has played embarrassing boss Michael Scott on the series since 2005, in a role based on Ricky Gervais' original star turn in the British version of the show.

However, Carell, who won a Golden Globe for the role in 2006, admits the upcoming seventh season of The Office will probably be his last.

In an interview with BBC Radio, he says, "(My) contract (runs) through next season."

And when asked whether he will continue with the show after that, he replies, "I don't think so. That will probably be my last year."