Cory Monteith to miss last two Glee episodes of the season while in rehab for substance addiction

PUBLISHED: 15:17 EST, 1 April 2013 | UPDATED: 01:32 EST, 2 April 2013

Cory Monteith has been written out of Glee's last two episodes of season four after checking into rehab.

The 30-year-old actor - who plays Finn Hudson in the comedy-drama show 'voluntarily' admitted himself into a facility for 'substance addiction' over the weekend.

Show bosses have decided to write him out of the final episodes and will explained the character's absence to viewers.

Written out: Cory Monteith plays Finn Hudson in Glee alongside his girlfriend Lea Michele, who plays Rachel Berry

Glee creator Ryan Murphy Tweeted on Monday: 'I am so proud of Cory Monteith and love and support him 100 [percent].'

Twentieth Century Fox, which makes Glee has also come out in support for his recent ordeal, releasing a statement saying: 'Cory is a beloved member of the Glee family and we fully support his decision to seek treatment. Everyone at the show wishes him well and looks forward to his return.'

A spokesperson for Cory revealed the actor – who is dating his co-star Lea Michele – had taken steps to deal with his addiction by voluntarily admitting himself to a treatment facility.

Supportive: Lea says she is 'proud' of her boyfriend and co-star

GLEE'S MESSAGES OF SUPPORT

Kevin McHale: 'Love u @CoryMonteith, so proud of you :)

Harry Shum, Jr.: ' Supporting @CoryMonteith for his courageous decision. Get well soon my friend! Proud of you!'

Jenna Ushkowitz: 'Sending lots of love and light to @CoryMonteith. We love you.'

Amber Riley: 'I support you big bro, love you to life. So proud of you @CoryMonteith get well soon ��'

Chris Colfer: 'Anyone who helps themselves is a hero in my book.'

Dot Marie Jones: '@CoryMonteith Sweetest man, so proud of you taking care of you. We are and will always be here for you. I love you always, stay strong'

Iqbal Theba: 'I love u Cory @CoryMonteith and support u all the way.. c u on the set, soon.'

The representative told People: '[Cory] has voluntarily admitted himself to a treatment facility for substance addiction.

'He graciously asks for your respect and privacy as he takes the necessary steps towards recovery.'

Lea has vowed to stand by the hunk during his time in rehab and admitted she is 'grateful and proud' of him for checking into the facility.

She added: 'I love and support Cory and will stand by him through this. I am grateful and proud he made this decision.'

Cory previously revealed he entered rehab when he was just 19 years old and encouraged others to seek help.

Speaking in an interview in 2011, he said: 'I don't want kids to think it's OK to drop out of school and get high, and they'll be famous actors, too.

'But for those people who might give up: Get real about what you want and go after it.'

Corey and Lea, who plays Rachel Berry in the hit show, began dating in late 2011 following her split her long-term boyfriend, Broadway star Theo Stockman.

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Wouldn't YOU have abuse a substance in order to have sex with that ugly bird?

- jim douglas , Birmingham, United States, 02/4/2013 19:51

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Hope he gets over the drugs.

- mike356 , london, United Kingdom, 02/4/2013 09:17

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Lindsay Lohan could learn a thing or two from him, good luck Cory, you seem dedicated and wanting to change I have nothing but respect for that.

- ali , Dublin, Ireland, 02/4/2013 02:37

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I'm so proud of him. And it's good to see that Lea's standing by him. That's what love is. They are so perfect together. I hope he can work through this. xx

- comeherepartner , Auckland, New Zealand, 02/4/2013 02:07

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Good on him. All the best Cory.

- Caroline , Hobart, 02/4/2013 02:04

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Good for you Cory, the most brave thing you can do is admit when you need help.

- EO , London, 02/4/2013 01:43

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Eh, if I may ask, WHICH substance?

- Semper Fi , Brocolli, United States, 02/4/2013 00:05

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If I were him, Lea Michele's the only thing I'd be addicted to.