Chloe Sims 'in talks to return to TOWIE for new spin-off' - four years after quitting show for fame in LA

Chloe Sims is reportedly in talks to return to The Only Way Is Essex for a therapy-style spin-off - four years after quitting the scripted reality show. 

The TV personality, 44, who rose to fame on the reality series in 2011, left the show in 2022 and jetted off to LA with her sisters to live there permanently and film their Kardashian-style reality show, House of Sims.

However, after the show was cancelled last year amid her huge falling out with her sisters, Chloe could be set to make a comeback to the programme that made her famous as show bosses plan a spin-off series.

Chloe is thought to be 'intrigued' by the proposed new format, which will focus on mental health, therapy and wellness as opposed to rows and drama, reports The Sun.

A source told the publication: 'The Sun previously revealed that TOWIE bosses are keen to bring back various show legends for the spin-off, and now our moles tell us that Chloe Sims has had meetings with producers about returning for it.

'Chloe was intrigued as it’s different from the regular show, and more focused on mental health and wellness, which she is really into.

'It’s not a done deal yet, but the format is a way for her to return to the franchise which made her a household name, without having to get involved in all the drama and rows.'

The Daily Mail has contacted Chloe's representatives for comment. 

In addition to Chloe, other TOWIE legends tipped for the therapy-style show include Gemma Collins and James ‘Arg’ Argent. 

Last month, reports suggested that ITV bosses had already given the green light for the new format which could see stars such as Gemma and ex-boyfriend James return for a 'showdown'.

The reality show has been on the air since 2010 and across its 38 series has seen the cast go through everything from marriages, babies, break-ups and family tragedies.

And now it seems that fans will get to delve deeper into the lives of the cast, as each episode will allegedly see them sit with therapists while they pour their hearts out on screen.

TOWIE producers were said to have pitched the new idea to top telly bosses at ITV, with them having approved of the format. 

It comes after Chloe revealed the brutal moment she realised she wasn't famous in Los Angeles. 

While appearing on the Boyfriend Material podcast with host Harry Jowsey in April, Chloe admitted she didn't receive the warm welcome she had expected.

Speaking on the podcast, she said: 'Nobody cares about me here. Literally no one gives a f**k.' 

Harry replied: 'There’s so much celebrity culture here too.' 

Chloe continued: 'Yeah and I couldn’t work out whether I liked it or hated it. Because in one point of view I could pretty much be a normal person again but then it has it’s downfalls.' 

The reality star, who is keen to make a name for herself in the US, went on to explain how she realised nobody knew who she was. 

She said: 'I used to go to the toilet in London and girls would be like "Omg I love your hair" and I’d be like "Thanks yours is nice too." Well I didn’t realise that was all because of TOWIE.

'And then I moved to LA and all the girls were being really mean to me. I just noticed that no one knows me here I’m just a regular person.' 

Despite the reality check, Chloe is still living in LA and admitted life in the US has been amazing so far. 

She said: 'Life in LA is amazing. I’m not who I am in the UK. I’ve had time off from being famous, but I’m hoping that everyone in the city is going to know my name eventually.' 

She added: 'We landed in America completely blind. We had a house for a month, we didn’t know our way around!

'Even getting a reservation at a restaurant isn’t easy when you’re not famous here. It’s been a bit of humble pie for me.'